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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,818, 11,727 and 2,346

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,818, 11,727 and 2,346 is: 3,519

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,818 : 11,727 = 2,346 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,818/11,727 = 2,346/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,818x = 11,727 × 2,346
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,818x = 27,511,542
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,511,542/7,818
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,519

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