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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,807.46, 11,709.44 and 2,259.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,807.46, 11,709.44 and 2,259.60 is: 3,388.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,807.46 : 11,709.44 = 2,259.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,807.46/11,709.44 = 2,259.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,807.46x = 11,709.44 × 2,259.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,807.46x = 26,458,650.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,458,650.62/7,807.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,388.89

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