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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,788.44, 11,683.74 and 2,242.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,788.44, 11,683.74 and 2,242.10 is: 3,363.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,788.44 : 11,683.74 = 2,242.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,788.44/11,683.74 = 2,242.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,788.44x = 11,683.74 × 2,242.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,788.44x = 26,196,113.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,196,113.45/7,788.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,363.46

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