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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,853.32, 11,777.10 and 2,305.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,853.32, 11,777.10 and 2,305.24 is: 3,457.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,853.32 : 11,777.10 = 2,305.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,853.32/11,777.10 = 2,305.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,853.32x = 11,777.10 × 2,305.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,853.32x = 27,149,042.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,149,042.00/7,853.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,457.01

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