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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,853.09, 11,778.74 and 2,306.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,853.09, 11,778.74 and 2,306.48 is: 3,459.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,853.09 : 11,778.74 = 2,306.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,853.09/11,778.74 = 2,306.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,853.09x = 11,778.74 × 2,306.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,853.09x = 27,167,357.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,167,357.81/7,853.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,459.45

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