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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,847.70, 11,773.16 and 2,301.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,847.70, 11,773.16 and 2,301.22 is: 3,452.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,847.70 : 11,773.16 = 2,301.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,847.70/11,773.16 = 2,301.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,847.70x = 11,773.16 × 2,301.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,847.70x = 27,092,631.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,092,631.26/7,847.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,452.30

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