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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,737.06, 11,604.28 and 2,189.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,737.06, 11,604.28 and 2,189.14 is: 3,283.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,737.06 : 11,604.28 = 2,189.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,737.06/11,604.28 = 2,189.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,737.06x = 11,604.28 × 2,189.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,737.06x = 25,403,393.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,403,393.52/7,737.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,283.34

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