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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,718.22, 11,577.33 and 1,874.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,718.22, 11,577.33 and 1,874.81 is: 2,812.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,718.22 : 11,577.33 = 1,874.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,718.22/11,577.33 = 1,874.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,718.22x = 11,577.33 × 1,874.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,718.22x = 21,705,323.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,705,323.00/7,718.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,812.22

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