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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,705.91, 11,558.93 and 2,440.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,705.91, 11,558.93 and 2,440.82 is: 3,661.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,705.91 : 11,558.93 = 2,440.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,705.91/11,558.93 = 2,440.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,705.91x = 11,558.93 × 2,440.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,705.91x = 28,213,267.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,213,267.52/7,705.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,661.25

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