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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,825.49, 11,737.02 and 2,277.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,825.49, 11,737.02 and 2,277.70 is: 3,416.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,825.49 : 11,737.02 = 2,277.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,825.49/11,737.02 = 2,277.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,825.49x = 11,737.02 × 2,277.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,825.49x = 26,733,410.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,733,410.45/7,825.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,416.20

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