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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,705.83, 11,551.72 and 2,774.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,705.83, 11,551.72 and 2,774.34 is: 4,158.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,705.83 : 11,551.72 = 2,774.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,705.83/11,551.72 = 2,774.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,705.83x = 11,551.72 × 2,774.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,705.83x = 32,048,420.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,048,420.81/7,705.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,158.99

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