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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,761.16, 11,641.84 and 2,214.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,761.16, 11,641.84 and 2,214.52 is: 3,321.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,761.16 : 11,641.84 = 2,214.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,761.16/11,641.84 = 2,214.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,761.16x = 11,641.84 × 2,214.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,761.16x = 25,781,087.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,781,087.52/7,761.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,321.81

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