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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,835.42, 11,750.33 and 2,287.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,835.42, 11,750.33 and 2,287.32 is: 3,430.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,835.42 : 11,750.33 = 2,287.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,835.42/11,750.33 = 2,287.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,835.42x = 11,750.33 × 2,287.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,835.42x = 26,876,753.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,876,753.38/7,835.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,430.16

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