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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,853.44, 11,781.24 and 2,307.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,853.44, 11,781.24 and 2,307.16 is: 3,461.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,853.44 : 11,781.24 = 2,307.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,853.44/11,781.24 = 2,307.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,853.44x = 11,781.24 × 2,307.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,853.44x = 27,181,205.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,181,205.68/7,853.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,461.06

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