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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,761.80, 11,644.41 and 2,215.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,761.80, 11,644.41 and 2,215.02 is: 3,323.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,761.80 : 11,644.41 = 2,215.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,761.80/11,644.41 = 2,215.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,761.80x = 11,644.41 × 2,215.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,761.80x = 25,792,607.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,792,607.80/7,761.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,323.02

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