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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,846.35, 11,769.72 and 2,299.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,846.35, 11,769.72 and 2,299.11 is: 3,448.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,846.35 : 11,769.72 = 2,299.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,846.35/11,769.72 = 2,299.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,846.35x = 11,769.72 × 2,299.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,846.35x = 27,059,880.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,059,880.95/7,846.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,448.72

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