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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,794.93, 11,690.98 and 2,246.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,794.93, 11,690.98 and 2,246.91 is: 3,369.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,794.93 : 11,690.98 = 2,246.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,794.93/11,690.98 = 2,246.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,794.93x = 11,690.98 × 2,246.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,794.93x = 26,268,641.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,268,641.69/7,794.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,369.96

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