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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,848.76, 11,771.64 and 2,302.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,848.76, 11,771.64 and 2,302.36 is: 3,453.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,848.76 : 11,771.64 = 2,302.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,848.76/11,771.64 = 2,302.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,848.76x = 11,771.64 × 2,302.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,848.76x = 27,102,553.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,102,553.07/7,848.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,453.10

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