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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,823.96, 11,736.66 and 2,277.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,823.96, 11,736.66 and 2,277.08 is: 3,415.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,823.96 : 11,736.66 = 2,277.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,823.96/11,736.66 = 2,277.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,823.96x = 11,736.66 × 2,277.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,823.96x = 26,725,313.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,725,313.75/7,823.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,415.83

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