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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,707, 11,560.68 and 2,512.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,707, 11,560.68 and 2,512.86 is: 3,769.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,707 : 11,560.68 = 2,512.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,707/11,560.68 = 2,512.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,707x = 11,560.68 × 2,512.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,707x = 29,050,370.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,050,370.34/7,707
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,769.35

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