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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,769.51, 11,650.85 and 2,221.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,769.51, 11,650.85 and 2,221.62 is: 3,331.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,769.51 : 11,650.85 = 2,221.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,769.51/11,650.85 = 2,221.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,769.51x = 11,650.85 × 2,221.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,769.51x = 25,883,761.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,883,761.38/7,769.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,331.45

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