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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,721.55, 11,581.48 and 2,175.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,721.55, 11,581.48 and 2,175.07 is: 3,262.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,721.55 : 11,581.48 = 2,175.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,721.55/11,581.48 = 2,175.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,721.55x = 11,581.48 × 2,175.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,721.55x = 25,190,529.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,190,529.70/7,721.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,262.37

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