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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,849.40, 11,774.10 and 3,462.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,849.40, 11,774.10 and 3,462.20 is: 5,193.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,849.40 : 11,774.10 = 3,462.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,849.40/11,774.10 = 3,462.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,849.40x = 11,774.10 × 3,462.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,849.40x = 40,764,289.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,764,289.02/7,849.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,193.30

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