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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,751.34, 11,627.02 and 2,279.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,751.34, 11,627.02 and 2,279.34 is: 3,419.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,751.34 : 11,627.02 = 2,279.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,751.34/11,627.02 = 2,279.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,751.34x = 11,627.02 × 2,279.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,751.34x = 26,501,965.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,501,965.40/7,751.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,419.02

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