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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,577.40, 11,366.64 and 2,646.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,577.40, 11,366.64 and 2,646.48 is: 3,969.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,577.40 : 11,366.64 = 2,646.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,577.40/11,366.64 = 2,646.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,577.40x = 11,366.64 × 2,646.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,577.40x = 30,081,585.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,081,585.43/7,577.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,969.91

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