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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,764.53, 11,648.34 and 2,217.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,764.53, 11,648.34 and 2,217.93 is: 3,327.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,764.53 : 11,648.34 = 2,217.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,764.53/11,648.34 = 2,217.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,764.53x = 11,648.34 × 2,217.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,764.53x = 25,835,146.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,835,146.19/7,764.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,327.33

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