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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,832.94, 11,748.89 and 2,286.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,832.94, 11,748.89 and 2,286.12 is: 3,429.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,832.94 : 11,748.89 = 2,286.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,832.94/11,748.89 = 2,286.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,832.94x = 11,748.89 × 2,286.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,832.94x = 26,859,360.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,859,360.98/7,832.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,429.03

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