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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,848.23, 11,769.57 and 2,300.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,848.23, 11,769.57 and 2,300.13 is: 3,449.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,848.23 : 11,769.57 = 2,300.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,848.23/11,769.57 = 2,300.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,848.23x = 11,769.57 × 2,300.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,848.23x = 27,071,541.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,071,541.04/7,848.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,449.38

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