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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,846.14, 11,767.83 and 2,299.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,846.14, 11,767.83 and 2,299.35 is: 3,448.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,846.14 : 11,767.83 = 2,299.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,846.14/11,767.83 = 2,299.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,846.14x = 11,767.83 × 2,299.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,846.14x = 27,058,359.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,058,359.91/7,846.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,448.62

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