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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,823.46, 11,735.91 and 2,276.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,823.46, 11,735.91 and 2,276.58 is: 3,415.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,823.46 : 11,735.91 = 2,276.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,823.46/11,735.91 = 2,276.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,823.46x = 11,735.91 × 2,276.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,823.46x = 26,717,737.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,717,737.99/7,823.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,415.08

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