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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,792.11, 11,685.42 and 2,243.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,792.11, 11,685.42 and 2,243.97 is: 3,365.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,792.11 : 11,685.42 = 2,243.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,792.11/11,685.42 = 2,243.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,792.11x = 11,685.42 × 2,243.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,792.11x = 26,221,731.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,221,731.92/7,792.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,365.16

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