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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,848.43, 11,771.78 and 2,301.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,848.43, 11,771.78 and 2,301.84 is: 3,452.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,848.43 : 11,771.78 = 2,301.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,848.43/11,771.78 = 2,301.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,848.43x = 11,771.78 × 2,301.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,848.43x = 27,096,742.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,096,742.57/7,848.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,452.51

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