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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,792.55, 11,685.94 and 2,244.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,792.55, 11,685.94 and 2,244.02 is: 3,365.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,792.55 : 11,685.94 = 2,244.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,792.55/11,685.94 = 2,244.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,792.55x = 11,685.94 × 2,244.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,792.55x = 26,223,483.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,223,483.08/7,792.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,365.20

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