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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,849.43, 11,773.27 and 2,302.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,849.43, 11,773.27 and 2,302.84 is: 3,454.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,849.43 : 11,773.27 = 2,302.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,849.43/11,773.27 = 2,302.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,849.43x = 11,773.27 × 2,302.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,849.43x = 27,111,957.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,111,957.09/7,849.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,454.00

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