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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,787.89, 11,683.62 and 2,241.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,787.89, 11,683.62 and 2,241.28 is: 3,362.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,787.89 : 11,683.62 = 2,241.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,787.89/11,683.62 = 2,241.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,787.89x = 11,683.62 × 2,241.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,787.89x = 26,186,234.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,186,234.62/7,787.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,362.43

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