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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,778.22, 11,669.28 and 2,513.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,778.22, 11,669.28 and 2,513.70 is: 3,771.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,778.22 : 11,669.28 = 2,513.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,778.22/11,669.28 = 2,513.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,778.22x = 11,669.28 × 2,513.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,778.22x = 29,333,069.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,333,069.14/7,778.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,771.18

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