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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,774.76, 11,662.56 and 2,228.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,774.76, 11,662.56 and 2,228.92 is: 3,343.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,774.76 : 11,662.56 = 2,228.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,774.76/11,662.56 = 2,228.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,774.76x = 11,662.56 × 2,228.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,774.76x = 25,994,884.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,994,884.08/7,774.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,343.50

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