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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,778.13, 11,663.75 and 2,230.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,778.13, 11,663.75 and 2,230.21 is: 3,344.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,778.13 : 11,663.75 = 2,230.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,778.13/11,663.75 = 2,230.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,778.13x = 11,663.75 × 2,230.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,778.13x = 26,012,586.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,012,586.69/7,778.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,344.33

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