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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,849.08, 11,773.62 and 3,471

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,849.08, 11,773.62 and 3,471 is: 5,206.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,849.08 : 11,773.62 = 3,471 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,849.08/11,773.62 = 3,471/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,849.08x = 11,773.62 × 3,471
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,849.08x = 40,866,235.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,866,235.02/7,849.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,206.50

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