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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,791.55, 11,684.44 and 2,243.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,791.55, 11,684.44 and 2,243.02 is: 3,363.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,791.55 : 11,684.44 = 2,243.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,791.55/11,684.44 = 2,243.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,791.55x = 11,684.44 × 2,243.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,791.55x = 26,208,432.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,208,432.61/7,791.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,363.70

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