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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,757.79, 11,634.96 and 2,211.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,757.79, 11,634.96 and 2,211.03 is: 3,316.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,757.79 : 11,634.96 = 2,211.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,757.79/11,634.96 = 2,211.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,757.79x = 11,634.96 × 2,211.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,757.79x = 25,725,245.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,725,245.61/7,757.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,316.05

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