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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,806.72, 11,708.33 and 2,258.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,806.72, 11,708.33 and 2,258.83 is: 3,387.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,806.72 : 11,708.33 = 2,258.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,806.72/11,708.33 = 2,258.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,806.72x = 11,708.33 × 2,258.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,806.72x = 26,447,127.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,447,127.05/7,806.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,387.74

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