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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,849.35, 11,774.22 and 2,302.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,849.35, 11,774.22 and 2,302.11 is: 3,453.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,849.35 : 11,774.22 = 2,302.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,849.35/11,774.22 = 2,302.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,849.35x = 11,774.22 × 2,302.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,849.35x = 27,105,549.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,105,549.60/7,849.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,453.22

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