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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,849.56, 11,778.93 and 2,922.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,849.56, 11,778.93 and 2,922.69 is: 4,385.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,849.56 : 11,778.93 = 2,922.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,849.56/11,778.93 = 2,922.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,849.56x = 11,778.93 × 2,922.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,849.56x = 34,426,160.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,426,160.92/7,849.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,385.74

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