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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,849.63, 11,774.44 and 2,377.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,849.63, 11,774.44 and 2,377.63 is: 3,566.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,849.63 : 11,774.44 = 2,377.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,849.63/11,774.44 = 2,377.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,849.63x = 11,774.44 × 2,377.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,849.63x = 27,995,202.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,995,202.91/7,849.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,566.44

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