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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,788.60, 11,682.90 and 2,241.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,788.60, 11,682.90 and 2,241.45 is: 3,362.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,788.60 : 11,682.90 = 2,241.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,788.60/11,682.90 = 2,241.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,788.60x = 11,682.90 × 2,241.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,788.60x = 26,186,636.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,186,636.21/7,788.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,362.18

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