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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,769.28, 11,651.96 and 2,222.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,769.28, 11,651.96 and 2,222.66 is: 3,333.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,769.28 : 11,651.96 = 2,222.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,769.28/11,651.96 = 2,222.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,769.28x = 11,651.96 × 2,222.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,769.28x = 25,898,345.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,898,345.41/7,769.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,333.43

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