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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,849.67, 11,774.57 and 2,303.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,849.67, 11,774.57 and 2,303.11 is: 3,454.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,849.67 : 11,774.57 = 2,303.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,849.67/11,774.57 = 2,303.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,849.67x = 11,774.57 × 2,303.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,849.67x = 27,118,071.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,118,071.04/7,849.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,454.68

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