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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,827.69, 11,741.56 and 2,281.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,827.69, 11,741.56 and 2,281.17 is: 3,421.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,827.69 : 11,741.56 = 2,281.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,827.69/11,741.56 = 2,281.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,827.69x = 11,741.56 × 2,281.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,827.69x = 26,784,488.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,784,488.72/7,827.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,421.76

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