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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,845.49, 11,768.33 and 2,298.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,845.49, 11,768.33 and 2,298.95 is: 3,448.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,845.49 : 11,768.33 = 2,298.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,845.49/11,768.33 = 2,298.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,845.49x = 11,768.33 × 2,298.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,845.49x = 27,054,738.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,054,738.38/7,845.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,448.45

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