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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,841.52, 11,761.40 and 2,294.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,841.52, 11,761.40 and 2,294.91 is: 3,442.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,841.52 : 11,761.40 = 2,294.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,841.52/11,761.40 = 2,294.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,841.52x = 11,761.40 × 2,294.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,841.52x = 26,991,360.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,991,360.21/7,841.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,442.11

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