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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,814.94, 11,716.59 and 2,883.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,814.94, 11,716.59 and 2,883.66 is: 4,323.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,814.94 : 11,716.59 = 2,883.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,814.94/11,716.59 = 2,883.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,814.94x = 11,716.59 × 2,883.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,814.94x = 33,786,661.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,786,661.92/7,814.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,323.34

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