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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,803.49, 11,704.89 and 2,256.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,803.49, 11,704.89 and 2,256.71 is: 3,384.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,803.49 : 11,704.89 = 2,256.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,803.49/11,704.89 = 2,256.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,803.49x = 11,704.89 × 2,256.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,803.49x = 26,414,554.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,414,554.92/7,803.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,384.97

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