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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,786.97, 11,676.99 and 2,239.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,786.97, 11,676.99 and 2,239.06 is: 3,357.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,786.97 : 11,676.99 = 2,239.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,786.97/11,676.99 = 2,239.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,786.97x = 11,676.99 × 2,239.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,786.97x = 26,145,414.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,145,414.17/7,786.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,357.58

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