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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,779.74, 11,666.16 and 2,231.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,779.74, 11,666.16 and 2,231.82 is: 3,346.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,779.74 : 11,666.16 = 2,231.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,779.74/11,666.16 = 2,231.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,779.74x = 11,666.16 × 2,231.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,779.74x = 26,036,769.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,036,769.21/7,779.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,346.74

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