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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,791.24, 11,686.69 and 2,244.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,791.24, 11,686.69 and 2,244.50 is: 3,366.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,791.24 : 11,686.69 = 2,244.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,791.24/11,686.69 = 2,244.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,791.24x = 11,686.69 × 2,244.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,791.24x = 26,230,775.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,230,775.71/7,791.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,366.70

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