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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,766, 11,645.48 and 2,218

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,766, 11,645.48 and 2,218 is: 3,325.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,766 : 11,645.48 = 2,218 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,766/11,645.48 = 2,218/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,766x = 11,645.48 × 2,218
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,766x = 25,829,674.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,829,674.64/7,766
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,325.99

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