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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,700.75, 11,552.55 and 2,437.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,700.75, 11,552.55 and 2,437.09 is: 3,656.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,700.75 : 11,552.55 = 2,437.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,700.75/11,552.55 = 2,437.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,700.75x = 11,552.55 × 2,437.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,700.75x = 28,154,575.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,154,575.20/7,700.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,656.08

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