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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,836.42, 11,751.84 and 2,288.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,836.42, 11,751.84 and 2,288.28 is: 3,431.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,836.42 : 11,751.84 = 2,288.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,836.42/11,751.84 = 2,288.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,836.42x = 11,751.84 × 2,288.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,836.42x = 26,891,500.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,891,500.44/7,836.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,431.61

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