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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,814.47, 11,721.36 and 2,267.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,814.47, 11,721.36 and 2,267.69 is: 3,401.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,814.47 : 11,721.36 = 2,267.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,814.47/11,721.36 = 2,267.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,814.47x = 11,721.36 × 2,267.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,814.47x = 26,580,410.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,580,410.86/7,814.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,401.43

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