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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,704.39, 11,549.67 and 2,770.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,704.39, 11,549.67 and 2,770.58 is: 4,153.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,704.39 : 11,549.67 = 2,770.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,704.39/11,549.67 = 2,770.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,704.39x = 11,549.67 × 2,770.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,704.39x = 31,999,280.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,999,280.66/7,704.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,153.38

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