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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,831.66, 11,746.35 and 2,283.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,831.66, 11,746.35 and 2,283.51 is: 3,424.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,831.66 : 11,746.35 = 2,283.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,831.66/11,746.35 = 2,283.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,831.66x = 11,746.35 × 2,283.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,831.66x = 26,822,907.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,822,907.69/7,831.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,424.93

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