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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,761.40, 11,641.20 and 2,215.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,761.40, 11,641.20 and 2,215.60 is: 3,323.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,761.40 : 11,641.20 = 2,215.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,761.40/11,641.20 = 2,215.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,761.40x = 11,641.20 × 2,215.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,761.40x = 25,792,242.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,792,242.72/7,761.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,323.14

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