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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,849.80, 11,774.76 and 2,303.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,849.80, 11,774.76 and 2,303.23 is: 3,454.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,849.80 : 11,774.76 = 2,303.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,849.80/11,774.76 = 2,303.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,849.80x = 11,774.76 × 2,303.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,849.80x = 27,119,974.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,119,974.72/7,849.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,454.86

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