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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,759.39, 11,638.27 and 2,212.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,759.39, 11,638.27 and 2,212.38 is: 3,318.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,759.39 : 11,638.27 = 2,212.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,759.39/11,638.27 = 2,212.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,759.39x = 11,638.27 × 2,212.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,759.39x = 25,748,275.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,748,275.78/7,759.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,318.34

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