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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,812.25, 11,720.17 and 2,266.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,812.25, 11,720.17 and 2,266.04 is: 3,399.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,812.25 : 11,720.17 = 2,266.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,812.25/11,720.17 = 2,266.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,812.25x = 11,720.17 × 2,266.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,812.25x = 26,558,362.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,558,362.70/7,812.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,399.58

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