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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,783.32, 11,676.72 and 2,236.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,783.32, 11,676.72 and 2,236.23 is: 3,354.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,783.32 : 11,676.72 = 2,236.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,783.32/11,676.72 = 2,236.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,783.32x = 11,676.72 × 2,236.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,783.32x = 26,111,831.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,111,831.57/7,783.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,354.84

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