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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,904.46, 11,857.48 and 2,282.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,904.46, 11,857.48 and 2,282.27 is: 3,423.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,904.46 : 11,857.48 = 2,282.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,904.46/11,857.48 = 2,282.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,904.46x = 11,857.48 × 2,282.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,904.46x = 27,061,905.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,061,905.89/7,904.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,423.63

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