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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,775.24, 11,659.43 and 2,227.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,775.24, 11,659.43 and 2,227.32 is: 3,340.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,775.24 : 11,659.43 = 2,227.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,775.24/11,659.43 = 2,227.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,775.24x = 11,659.43 × 2,227.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,775.24x = 25,969,270.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,969,270.49/7,775.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,340.00

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