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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,889.44, 11,833.34 and 2,266.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,889.44, 11,833.34 and 2,266.90 is: 3,400.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,889.44 : 11,833.34 = 2,266.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,889.44/11,833.34 = 2,266.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,889.44x = 11,833.34 × 2,266.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,889.44x = 26,824,998.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,824,998.45/7,889.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,400.11

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