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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,761.02, 11,639.77 and 2,214.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,761.02, 11,639.77 and 2,214.20 is: 3,320.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,761.02 : 11,639.77 = 2,214.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,761.02/11,639.77 = 2,214.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,761.02x = 11,639.77 × 2,214.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,761.02x = 25,772,802.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,772,802.30/7,761.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,320.80

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