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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,577.92, 11,370.16 and 2,651.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,577.92, 11,370.16 and 2,651.08 is: 3,977.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,577.92 : 11,370.16 = 2,651.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,577.92/11,370.16 = 2,651.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,577.92x = 11,370.16 × 2,651.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,577.92x = 30,143,203.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,143,203.77/7,577.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,977.77

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