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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,827.55, 11,741.87 and 2,897.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,827.55, 11,741.87 and 2,897.08 is: 4,345.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,827.55 : 11,741.87 = 2,897.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,827.55/11,741.87 = 2,897.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,827.55x = 11,741.87 × 2,897.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,827.55x = 34,017,136.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,017,136.74/7,827.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,345.82

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