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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,848.35, 11,772.72 and 2,301.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,848.35, 11,772.72 and 2,301.11 is: 3,451.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,848.35 : 11,772.72 = 2,301.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,848.35/11,772.72 = 2,301.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,848.35x = 11,772.72 × 2,301.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,848.35x = 27,090,323.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,090,323.72/7,848.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,451.72

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