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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,793.93, 11,690.96 and 2,247.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,793.93, 11,690.96 and 2,247.28 is: 3,370.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,793.93 : 11,690.96 = 2,247.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,793.93/11,690.96 = 2,247.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,793.93x = 11,690.96 × 2,247.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,793.93x = 26,272,863.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,272,863.97/7,793.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,370.94

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