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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,828.77, 11,743.17 and 2,282.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,828.77, 11,743.17 and 2,282.25 is: 3,423.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,828.77 : 11,743.17 = 2,282.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,828.77/11,743.17 = 2,282.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,828.77x = 11,743.17 × 2,282.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,828.77x = 26,800,849.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,800,849.73/7,828.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,423.38

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