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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,797.91, 11,695.44 and 2,249.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,797.91, 11,695.44 and 2,249.89 is: 3,374.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,797.91 : 11,695.44 = 2,249.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,797.91/11,695.44 = 2,249.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,797.91x = 11,695.44 × 2,249.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,797.91x = 26,313,395.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,313,395.02/7,797.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,374.42

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