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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,671.75, 11,509.65 and 2,477.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,671.75, 11,509.65 and 2,477.76 is: 3,717.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,671.75 : 11,509.65 = 2,477.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,671.75/11,509.65 = 2,477.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,671.75x = 11,509.65 × 2,477.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,671.75x = 28,518,150.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,518,150.38/7,671.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,717.29

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