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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,821.49, 11,733 and 2,273.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,821.49, 11,733 and 2,273.34 is: 3,410.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,821.49 : 11,733 = 2,273.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,821.49/11,733 = 2,273.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,821.49x = 11,733 × 2,273.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,821.49x = 26,673,098.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,673,098.22/7,821.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,410.23

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