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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,665.78, 11,499.58 and 2,736.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,665.78, 11,499.58 and 2,736.12 is: 4,104.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,665.78 : 11,499.58 = 2,736.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,665.78/11,499.58 = 2,736.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,665.78x = 11,499.58 × 2,736.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,665.78x = 31,464,230.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,464,230.83/7,665.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,104.50

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