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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,849.64, 11,773.08 and 2,302.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,849.64, 11,773.08 and 2,302.86 is: 3,453.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,849.64 : 11,773.08 = 2,302.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,849.64/11,773.08 = 2,302.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,849.64x = 11,773.08 × 2,302.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,849.64x = 27,111,755.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,111,755.01/7,849.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,453.89

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