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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,848.70, 11,774.67 and 2,302.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,848.70, 11,774.67 and 2,302.22 is: 3,453.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,848.70 : 11,774.67 = 2,302.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,848.70/11,774.67 = 2,302.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,848.70x = 11,774.67 × 2,302.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,848.70x = 27,107,880.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,107,880.77/7,848.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,453.81

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