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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,768.08, 11,652.33 and 2,221.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,768.08, 11,652.33 and 2,221.92 is: 3,332.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,768.08 : 11,652.33 = 2,221.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,768.08/11,652.33 = 2,221.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,768.08x = 11,652.33 × 2,221.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,768.08x = 25,890,545.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,890,545.07/7,768.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,332.94

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