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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,841.73, 11,761.38 and 2,293.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,841.73, 11,761.38 and 2,293.77 is: 3,440.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,841.73 : 11,761.38 = 2,293.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,841.73/11,761.38 = 2,293.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,841.73x = 11,761.38 × 2,293.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,841.73x = 26,977,900.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,977,900.60/7,841.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,440.30

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