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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,792.98, 11,686.73 and 2,244.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,792.98, 11,686.73 and 2,244.84 is: 3,366.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,792.98 : 11,686.73 = 2,244.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,792.98/11,686.73 = 2,244.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,792.98x = 11,686.73 × 2,244.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,792.98x = 26,234,838.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,234,838.97/7,792.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,366.47

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