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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,577.16, 11,369.04 and 2,650.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,577.16, 11,369.04 and 2,650.33 is: 3,976.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,577.16 : 11,369.04 = 2,650.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,577.16/11,369.04 = 2,650.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,577.16x = 11,369.04 × 2,650.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,577.16x = 30,131,707.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,131,707.78/7,577.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,976.65

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