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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,834.51, 11,750.61 and 2,286.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,834.51, 11,750.61 and 2,286.37 is: 3,429.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,834.51 : 11,750.61 = 2,286.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,834.51/11,750.61 = 2,286.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,834.51x = 11,750.61 × 2,286.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,834.51x = 26,866,186.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,866,186.49/7,834.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,429.21

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