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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,805.49, 11,707.89 and 2,258.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,805.49, 11,707.89 and 2,258.71 is: 3,387.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,805.49 : 11,707.89 = 2,258.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,805.49/11,707.89 = 2,258.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,805.49x = 11,707.89 × 2,258.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,805.49x = 26,444,728.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,444,728.22/7,805.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,387.97

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