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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,849.23, 11,771.07 and 2,301.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,849.23, 11,771.07 and 2,301.13 is: 3,450.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,849.23 : 11,771.07 = 2,301.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,849.23/11,771.07 = 2,301.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,849.23x = 11,771.07 × 2,301.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,849.23x = 27,086,762.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,086,762.31/7,849.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,450.88

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