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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,808.92, 11,711.61 and 2,261.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,808.92, 11,711.61 and 2,261.02 is: 3,391.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,808.92 : 11,711.61 = 2,261.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,808.92/11,711.61 = 2,261.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,808.92x = 11,711.61 × 2,261.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,808.92x = 26,480,184.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,480,184.44/7,808.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,391.02

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