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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,805.27, 11,708.49 and 2,258.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,805.27, 11,708.49 and 2,258.66 is: 3,388.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,805.27 : 11,708.49 = 2,258.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,805.27/11,708.49 = 2,258.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,805.27x = 11,708.49 × 2,258.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,805.27x = 26,445,439.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,445,439.48/7,805.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,388.15

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