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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,710.22, 11,562.28 and 2,778.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,710.22, 11,562.28 and 2,778.14 is: 4,166.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,710.22 : 11,562.28 = 2,778.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,710.22/11,562.28 = 2,778.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,710.22x = 11,562.28 × 2,778.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,710.22x = 32,121,632.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,121,632.56/7,710.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,166.11

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