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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,707, 11,553.56 and 2,773.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,707, 11,553.56 and 2,773.17 is: 4,157.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,707 : 11,553.56 = 2,773.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,707/11,553.56 = 2,773.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,707x = 11,553.56 × 2,773.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,707x = 32,039,985.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,039,985.99/7,707
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,157.26

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