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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,701.58, 11,552.91 and 2,507.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,701.58, 11,552.91 and 2,507.59 is: 3,761.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,701.58 : 11,552.91 = 2,507.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,701.58/11,552.91 = 2,507.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,701.58x = 11,552.91 × 2,507.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,701.58x = 28,969,961.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,969,961.59/7,701.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,761.56

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