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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,814, 11,722.82 and 2,267.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,814, 11,722.82 and 2,267.46 is: 3,401.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,814 : 11,722.82 = 2,267.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,814/11,722.82 = 2,267.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,814x = 11,722.82 × 2,267.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,814x = 26,581,025.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,581,025.44/7,814
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,401.72

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