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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,787.54, 11,683.16 and 2,240.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,787.54, 11,683.16 and 2,240.76 is: 3,361.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,787.54 : 11,683.16 = 2,240.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,787.54/11,683.16 = 2,240.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,787.54x = 11,683.16 × 2,240.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,787.54x = 26,179,157.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,179,157.60/7,787.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,361.67

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