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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,808.60, 11,714.83 and 2,262.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,808.60, 11,714.83 and 2,262.33 is: 3,394.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,808.60 : 11,714.83 = 2,262.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,808.60/11,714.83 = 2,262.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,808.60x = 11,714.83 × 2,262.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,808.60x = 26,502,805.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,502,805.70/7,808.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,394.05

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