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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,797.26, 11,694.86 and 2,251.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,797.26, 11,694.86 and 2,251.16 is: 3,376.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,797.26 : 11,694.86 = 2,251.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,797.26/11,694.86 = 2,251.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,797.26x = 11,694.86 × 2,251.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,797.26x = 26,326,983.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,326,983.61/7,797.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,376.44

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