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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,803.66, 11,703.98 and 2,255.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,803.66, 11,703.98 and 2,255.60 is: 3,382.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,803.66 : 11,703.98 = 2,255.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,803.66/11,703.98 = 2,255.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,803.66x = 11,703.98 × 2,255.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,803.66x = 26,399,497.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,399,497.29/7,803.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,382.96

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