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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,707.18, 11,562.09 and 2,442.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,707.18, 11,562.09 and 2,442.11 is: 3,663.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,707.18 : 11,562.09 = 2,442.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,707.18/11,562.09 = 2,442.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,707.18x = 11,562.09 × 2,442.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,707.18x = 28,235,895.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,235,895.61/7,707.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,663.58

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