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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,848.70, 11,774.86 and 2,302.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,848.70, 11,774.86 and 2,302.47 is: 3,454.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,848.70 : 11,774.86 = 2,302.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,848.70/11,774.86 = 2,302.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,848.70x = 11,774.86 × 2,302.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,848.70x = 27,111,261.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,111,261.90/7,848.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,454.24

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