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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,892.60, 11,840.89 and 2,270.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,892.60, 11,840.89 and 2,270.28 is: 3,405.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,892.60 : 11,840.89 = 2,270.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,892.60/11,840.89 = 2,270.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,892.60x = 11,840.89 × 2,270.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,892.60x = 26,882,135.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,882,135.75/7,892.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,405.99

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