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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,759.25, 11,635.46 and 2,211.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,759.25, 11,635.46 and 2,211.33 is: 3,316.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,759.25 : 11,635.46 = 2,211.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,759.25/11,635.46 = 2,211.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,759.25x = 11,635.46 × 2,211.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,759.25x = 25,729,830.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,729,830.71/7,759.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,316.02

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