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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,700.59, 11,552.24 and 4,002.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,700.59, 11,552.24 and 4,002.51 is: 6,004.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,700.59 : 11,552.24 = 4,002.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,700.59/11,552.24 = 4,002.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,700.59x = 11,552.24 × 4,002.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,700.59x = 46,237,956.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,237,956.12/7,700.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,004.47

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