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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,790.24, 11,683.62 and 2,242.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,790.24, 11,683.62 and 2,242.34 is: 3,363.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,790.24 : 11,683.62 = 2,242.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,790.24/11,683.62 = 2,242.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,790.24x = 11,683.62 × 2,242.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,790.24x = 26,198,648.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,198,648.47/7,790.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,363.01

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