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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,741.67, 11,612.48 and 2,195.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,741.67, 11,612.48 and 2,195.06 is: 3,292.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,741.67 : 11,612.48 = 2,195.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,741.67/11,612.48 = 2,195.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,741.67x = 11,612.48 × 2,195.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,741.67x = 25,490,090.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,490,090.35/7,741.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,292.58

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