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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,885.31, 11,828.64 and 2,263

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,885.31, 11,828.64 and 2,263 is: 3,394.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,885.31 : 11,828.64 = 2,263 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,885.31/11,828.64 = 2,263/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,885.31x = 11,828.64 × 2,263
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,885.31x = 26,768,212.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,768,212.32/7,885.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,394.69

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