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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,833.99, 11,752.09 and 2,287.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,833.99, 11,752.09 and 2,287.75 is: 3,431.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,833.99 : 11,752.09 = 2,287.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,833.99/11,752.09 = 2,287.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,833.99x = 11,752.09 × 2,287.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,833.99x = 26,885,808.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,885,808.80/7,833.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,431.94

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