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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,705.83, 11,561.33 and 2,441.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,705.83, 11,561.33 and 2,441.69 is: 3,663.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,705.83 : 11,561.33 = 2,441.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,705.83/11,561.33 = 2,441.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,705.83x = 11,561.33 × 2,441.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,705.83x = 28,229,240.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,229,240.53/7,705.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,663.36

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