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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,868.22, 11,801.34 and 2,246.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,868.22, 11,801.34 and 2,246.01 is: 3,368.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,868.22 : 11,801.34 = 2,246.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,868.22/11,801.34 = 2,246.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,868.22x = 11,801.34 × 2,246.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,868.22x = 26,505,927.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,505,927.65/7,868.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,368.73

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