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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,706.68, 11,561.44 and 2,443.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,706.68, 11,561.44 and 2,443.04 is: 3,665.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,706.68 : 11,561.44 = 2,443.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,706.68/11,561.44 = 2,443.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,706.68x = 11,561.44 × 2,443.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,706.68x = 28,245,060.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,245,060.38/7,706.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,665.01

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