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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,768.49, 11,650.77 and 2,221.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,768.49, 11,650.77 and 2,221.86 is: 3,332.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,768.49 : 11,650.77 = 2,221.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,768.49/11,650.77 = 2,221.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,768.49x = 11,650.77 × 2,221.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,768.49x = 25,886,423.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,886,423.52/7,768.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,332.24

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