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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,853.07, 11,775.88 and 2,304.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,853.07, 11,775.88 and 2,304.98 is: 3,456.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,853.07 : 11,775.88 = 2,304.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,853.07/11,775.88 = 2,304.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,853.07x = 11,775.88 × 2,304.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,853.07x = 27,143,167.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,143,167.88/7,853.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,456.38

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