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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,763.22, 11,644.83 and 2,216.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,763.22, 11,644.83 and 2,216.68 is: 3,325.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,763.22 : 11,644.83 = 2,216.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,763.22/11,644.83 = 2,216.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,763.22x = 11,644.83 × 2,216.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,763.22x = 25,812,792.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,812,792.46/7,763.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,325.01

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