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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,777.02, 11,661.57 and 2,845.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,777.02, 11,661.57 and 2,845.38 is: 4,266.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,777.02 : 11,661.57 = 2,845.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,777.02/11,661.57 = 2,845.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,777.02x = 11,661.57 × 2,845.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,777.02x = 33,181,598.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,181,598.05/7,777.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,266.62

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