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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,852.44, 11,779.74 and 2,306.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,852.44, 11,779.74 and 2,306.16 is: 3,459.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,852.44 : 11,779.74 = 2,306.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,852.44/11,779.74 = 2,306.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,852.44x = 11,779.74 × 2,306.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,852.44x = 27,165,965.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,165,965.20/7,852.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,459.56

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