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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,722.82, 11,568.72 and 3,557.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,722.82, 11,568.72 and 3,557.05 is: 5,328.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,722.82 : 11,568.72 = 3,557.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,722.82/11,568.72 = 3,557.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,722.82x = 11,568.72 × 3,557.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,722.82x = 41,150,515.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,150,515.48/7,722.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,328.43

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