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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,850.35, 11,775.72 and 2,303.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,850.35, 11,775.72 and 2,303.11 is: 3,454.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,850.35 : 11,775.72 = 2,303.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,850.35/11,775.72 = 2,303.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,850.35x = 11,775.72 × 2,303.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,850.35x = 27,120,778.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,120,778.49/7,850.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,454.72

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