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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,853.16, 11,778.28 and 2,306.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,853.16, 11,778.28 and 2,306.40 is: 3,459.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,853.16 : 11,778.28 = 2,306.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,853.16/11,778.28 = 2,306.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,853.16x = 11,778.28 × 2,306.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,853.16x = 27,165,424.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,165,424.99/7,853.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,459.17

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