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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,777.17, 11,665.77 and 2,846.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,777.17, 11,665.77 and 2,846.79 is: 4,270.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,777.17 : 11,665.77 = 2,846.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,777.17/11,665.77 = 2,846.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,777.17x = 11,665.77 × 2,846.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,777.17x = 33,209,997.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,209,997.38/7,777.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,270.19

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