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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,833.32, 11,751.96 and 2,286.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,833.32, 11,751.96 and 2,286.56 is: 3,430.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,833.32 : 11,751.96 = 2,286.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,833.32/11,751.96 = 2,286.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,833.32x = 11,751.96 × 2,286.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,833.32x = 26,871,561.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,871,561.66/7,833.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,430.42

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