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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,577.16, 11,365.94 and 2,646.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,577.16, 11,365.94 and 2,646.82 is: 3,970.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,577.16 : 11,365.94 = 2,646.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,577.16/11,365.94 = 2,646.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,577.16x = 11,365.94 × 2,646.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,577.16x = 30,083,597.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,083,597.31/7,577.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,970.30

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