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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,814.61, 11,723.84 and 2,268.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,814.61, 11,723.84 and 2,268.33 is: 3,403.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,814.61 : 11,723.84 = 2,268.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,814.61/11,723.84 = 2,268.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,814.61x = 11,723.84 × 2,268.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,814.61x = 26,593,526.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,593,526.65/7,814.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,403.05

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