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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,716.45, 11,575.28 and 2,170.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,716.45, 11,575.28 and 2,170.25 is: 3,255.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,716.45 : 11,575.28 = 2,170.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,716.45/11,575.28 = 2,170.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,716.45x = 11,575.28 × 2,170.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,716.45x = 25,121,251.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,121,251.42/7,716.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,255.55

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