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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,775.78, 11,665.22 and 2,229.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,775.78, 11,665.22 and 2,229.17 is: 3,344.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,775.78 : 11,665.22 = 2,229.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,775.78/11,665.22 = 2,229.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,775.78x = 11,665.22 × 2,229.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,775.78x = 26,003,689.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,003,689.00/7,775.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,344.19

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