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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,707.15, 11,561.54 and 2,511.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,707.15, 11,561.54 and 2,511.81 is: 3,767.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,707.15 : 11,561.54 = 2,511.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,707.15/11,561.54 = 2,511.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,707.15x = 11,561.54 × 2,511.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,707.15x = 29,040,391.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,040,391.79/7,707.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,767.98

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