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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,785.52, 11,677.97 and 2,238.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,785.52, 11,677.97 and 2,238.84 is: 3,358.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,785.52 : 11,677.97 = 2,238.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,785.52/11,677.97 = 2,238.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,785.52x = 11,677.97 × 2,238.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,785.52x = 26,145,106.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,145,106.35/7,785.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,358.17

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