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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,799.45, 11,697.46 and 2,251.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,799.45, 11,697.46 and 2,251.59 is: 3,376.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,799.45 : 11,697.46 = 2,251.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,799.45/11,697.46 = 2,251.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,799.45x = 11,697.46 × 2,251.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,799.45x = 26,337,883.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,337,883.96/7,799.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,376.89

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