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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,789.01, 11,685.45 and 2,242.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,789.01, 11,685.45 and 2,242.34 is: 3,364.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,789.01 : 11,685.45 = 2,242.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,789.01/11,685.45 = 2,242.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,789.01x = 11,685.45 × 2,242.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,789.01x = 26,202,745.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,202,745.75/7,789.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,364.07

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