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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,792.86, 11,686.55 and 2,244.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,792.86, 11,686.55 and 2,244.72 is: 3,366.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,792.86 : 11,686.55 = 2,244.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,792.86/11,686.55 = 2,244.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,792.86x = 11,686.55 × 2,244.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,792.86x = 26,233,021.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,233,021.29/7,792.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,366.29

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