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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,806.23, 11,707.58 and 2,258.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,806.23, 11,707.58 and 2,258.33 is: 3,386.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,806.23 : 11,707.58 = 2,258.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,806.23/11,707.58 = 2,258.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,806.23x = 11,707.58 × 2,258.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,806.23x = 26,439,509.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,439,509.31/7,806.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,386.98

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