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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,805.46, 11,706.45 and 2,257.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,805.46, 11,706.45 and 2,257.59 is: 3,385.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,805.46 : 11,706.45 = 2,257.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,805.46/11,706.45 = 2,257.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,805.46x = 11,706.45 × 2,257.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,805.46x = 26,428,364.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,428,364.46/7,805.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,385.88

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