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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,823.97, 11,737.88 and 2,277.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,823.97, 11,737.88 and 2,277.37 is: 3,416.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,823.97 : 11,737.88 = 2,277.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,823.97/11,737.88 = 2,277.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,823.97x = 11,737.88 × 2,277.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,823.97x = 26,731,437.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,731,437.09/7,823.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,416.61

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