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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,666.56, 11,498.68 and 2,118.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,666.56, 11,498.68 and 2,118.71 is: 3,177.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,666.56 : 11,498.68 = 2,118.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,666.56/11,498.68 = 2,118.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,666.56x = 11,498.68 × 2,118.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,666.56x = 24,362,391.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,362,391.75/7,666.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,177.75

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