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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,801.72, 11,700.83 and 2,253.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,801.72, 11,700.83 and 2,253.83 is: 3,380.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,801.72 : 11,700.83 = 2,253.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,801.72/11,700.83 = 2,253.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,801.72x = 11,700.83 × 2,253.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,801.72x = 26,371,622.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,371,622.47/7,801.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,380.23

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