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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,846.34, 11,767.91 and 2,298.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,846.34, 11,767.91 and 2,298.19 is: 3,446.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,846.34 : 11,767.91 = 2,298.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,846.34/11,767.91 = 2,298.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,846.34x = 11,767.91 × 2,298.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,846.34x = 27,044,893.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,044,893.08/7,846.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,446.82

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