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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,849.13, 11,771.26 and 2,301.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,849.13, 11,771.26 and 2,301.44 is: 3,451.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,849.13 : 11,771.26 = 2,301.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,849.13/11,771.26 = 2,301.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,849.13x = 11,771.26 × 2,301.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,849.13x = 27,090,784.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,090,784.00/7,849.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,451.44

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