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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,700.87, 11,552.39 and 2,437.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,700.87, 11,552.39 and 2,437.38 is: 3,656.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,700.87 : 11,552.39 = 2,437.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,700.87/11,552.39 = 2,437.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,700.87x = 11,552.39 × 2,437.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,700.87x = 28,157,564.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,157,564.34/7,700.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,656.42

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