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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,794.47, 11,693.75 and 2,248.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,794.47, 11,693.75 and 2,248.26 is: 3,372.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,794.47 : 11,693.75 = 2,248.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,794.47/11,693.75 = 2,248.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,794.47x = 11,693.75 × 2,248.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,794.47x = 26,290,590.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,290,590.38/7,794.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,372.98

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