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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,869.20, 11,805.78 and 2,322.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,869.20, 11,805.78 and 2,322.32 is: 3,484.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,869.20 : 11,805.78 = 2,322.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,869.20/11,805.78 = 2,322.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,869.20x = 11,805.78 × 2,322.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,869.20x = 27,416,799.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,416,799.01/7,869.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,484.06

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