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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,813.50, 11,720.25 and 2,341.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,813.50, 11,720.25 and 2,341.50 is: 3,512.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,813.50 : 11,720.25 = 2,341.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,813.50/11,720.25 = 2,341.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,813.50x = 11,720.25 × 2,341.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,813.50x = 27,442,965.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,442,965.38/7,813.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,512.25

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