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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,848.84, 11,773.12 and 3,168.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,848.84, 11,773.12 and 3,168.73 is: 4,753.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,848.84 : 11,773.12 = 3,168.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,848.84/11,773.12 = 3,168.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,848.84x = 11,773.12 × 3,168.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,848.84x = 37,305,838.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,305,838.54/7,848.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,753.04

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