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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,708.03, 11,562.05 and 2,513.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,708.03, 11,562.05 and 2,513.91 is: 3,770.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,708.03 : 11,562.05 = 2,513.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,708.03/11,562.05 = 2,513.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,708.03x = 11,562.05 × 2,513.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,708.03x = 29,065,906.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,065,906.62/7,708.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,770.86

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