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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,835.83, 11,755.47 and 2,289.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,835.83, 11,755.47 and 2,289.65 is: 3,434.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,835.83 : 11,755.47 = 2,289.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,835.83/11,755.47 = 2,289.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,835.83x = 11,755.47 × 2,289.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,835.83x = 26,915,911.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,915,911.89/7,835.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,434.98

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