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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,786.94, 11,678.78 and 2,240.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,786.94, 11,678.78 and 2,240.66 is: 3,360.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,786.94 : 11,678.78 = 2,240.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,786.94/11,678.78 = 2,240.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,786.94x = 11,678.78 × 2,240.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,786.94x = 26,168,209.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,168,209.99/7,786.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,360.53

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