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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,831.51, 11,746.04 and 2,284.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,831.51, 11,746.04 and 2,284.27 is: 3,426.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,831.51 : 11,746.04 = 2,284.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,831.51/11,746.04 = 2,284.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,831.51x = 11,746.04 × 2,284.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,831.51x = 26,831,147.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,831,147.18/7,831.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,426.05

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