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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,706.36, 11,560.98 and 2,510.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,706.36, 11,560.98 and 2,510.84 is: 3,766.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,706.36 : 11,560.98 = 2,510.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,706.36/11,560.98 = 2,510.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,706.36x = 11,560.98 × 2,510.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,706.36x = 29,027,771.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,027,771.02/7,706.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,766.73

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