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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,804.22, 11,706.34 and 2,258.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,804.22, 11,706.34 and 2,258.36 is: 3,387.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,804.22 : 11,706.34 = 2,258.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,804.22/11,706.34 = 2,258.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,804.22x = 11,706.34 × 2,258.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,804.22x = 26,437,130.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,437,130.00/7,804.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,387.54

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