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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,775.28, 11,664.81 and 2,228.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,775.28, 11,664.81 and 2,228.76 is: 3,343.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,775.28 : 11,664.81 = 2,228.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,775.28/11,664.81 = 2,228.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,775.28x = 11,664.81 × 2,228.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,775.28x = 25,998,061.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,998,061.94/7,775.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,343.68

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