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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,705.13, 11,558.60 and 2,511

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,705.13, 11,558.60 and 2,511 is: 3,766.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,705.13 : 11,558.60 = 2,511 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,705.13/11,558.60 = 2,511/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,705.13x = 11,558.60 × 2,511
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,705.13x = 29,023,641.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,023,641.46/7,705.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,766.80

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