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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,778.66, 11,668.01 and 2,848.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,778.66, 11,668.01 and 2,848.28 is: 4,272.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,778.66 : 11,668.01 = 2,848.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,778.66/11,668.01 = 2,848.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,778.66x = 11,668.01 × 2,848.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,778.66x = 33,233,686.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,233,686.94/7,778.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,272.42

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