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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,717.28, 11,574.09 and 2,171.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,717.28, 11,574.09 and 2,171.12 is: 3,256.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,717.28 : 11,574.09 = 2,171.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,717.28/11,574.09 = 2,171.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,717.28x = 11,574.09 × 2,171.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,717.28x = 25,128,738.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,128,738.28/7,717.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,256.17

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