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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,832.30, 11,747.99 and 2,285.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,832.30, 11,747.99 and 2,285.52 is: 3,428.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,832.30 : 11,747.99 = 2,285.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,832.30/11,747.99 = 2,285.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,832.30x = 11,747.99 × 2,285.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,832.30x = 26,850,214.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,850,214.91/7,832.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,428.14

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