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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,825.38, 11,736.28 and 2,277.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,825.38, 11,736.28 and 2,277.51 is: 3,415.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,825.38 : 11,736.28 = 2,277.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,825.38/11,736.28 = 2,277.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,825.38x = 11,736.28 × 2,277.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,825.38x = 26,729,495.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,729,495.06/7,825.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,415.74

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