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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,707.68, 11,562.94 and 2,444.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,707.68, 11,562.94 and 2,444.04 is: 3,666.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,707.68 : 11,562.94 = 2,444.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,707.68/11,562.94 = 2,444.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,707.68x = 11,562.94 × 2,444.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,707.68x = 28,260,287.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,260,287.88/7,707.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,666.51

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