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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,744.76, 11,618.80 and 2,199.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,744.76, 11,618.80 and 2,199.80 is: 3,300.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,744.76 : 11,618.80 = 2,199.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,744.76/11,618.80 = 2,199.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,744.76x = 11,618.80 × 2,199.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,744.76x = 25,559,036.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,559,036.24/7,744.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,300.17

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