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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,827.26, 11,741.44 and 2,280.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,827.26, 11,741.44 and 2,280.66 is: 3,421.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,827.26 : 11,741.44 = 2,280.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,827.26/11,741.44 = 2,280.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,827.26x = 11,741.44 × 2,280.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,827.26x = 26,778,232.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,778,232.55/7,827.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,421.15

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