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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,792.76, 11,689.18 and 2,246.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,792.76, 11,689.18 and 2,246.13 is: 3,369.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,792.76 : 11,689.18 = 2,246.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,792.76/11,689.18 = 2,246.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,792.76x = 11,689.18 × 2,246.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,792.76x = 26,255,445.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,255,445.13/7,792.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,369.21

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