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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,811.82, 11,719.46 and 2,265.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,811.82, 11,719.46 and 2,265.39 is: 3,398.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,811.82 : 11,719.46 = 2,265.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,811.82/11,719.46 = 2,265.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,811.82x = 11,719.46 × 2,265.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,811.82x = 26,549,153.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,549,153.15/7,811.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,398.59

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