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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,833.81, 11,749.56 and 2,285.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,833.81, 11,749.56 and 2,285.67 is: 3,428.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,833.81 : 11,749.56 = 2,285.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,833.81/11,749.56 = 2,285.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,833.81x = 11,749.56 × 2,285.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,833.81x = 26,855,546.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,855,546.63/7,833.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,428.16

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