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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,848.21, 11,773.92 and 2,301.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,848.21, 11,773.92 and 2,301.72 is: 3,453.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,848.21 : 11,773.92 = 2,301.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,848.21/11,773.92 = 2,301.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,848.21x = 11,773.92 × 2,301.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,848.21x = 27,100,267.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,100,267.14/7,848.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,453.05

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