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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,764.08, 11,647.92 and 2,217.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,764.08, 11,647.92 and 2,217.50 is: 3,326.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,764.08 : 11,647.92 = 2,217.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,764.08/11,647.92 = 2,217.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,764.08x = 11,647.92 × 2,217.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,764.08x = 25,829,262.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,829,262.60/7,764.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,326.76

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