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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,762.08, 11,644.92 and 2,215.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,762.08, 11,644.92 and 2,215.50 is: 3,323.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,762.08 : 11,644.92 = 2,215.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,762.08/11,644.92 = 2,215.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,762.08x = 11,644.92 × 2,215.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,762.08x = 25,799,320.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,799,320.26/7,762.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,323.76

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