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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,708.66, 11,562.98 and 2,514.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,708.66, 11,562.98 and 2,514.53 is: 3,771.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,708.66 : 11,562.98 = 2,514.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,708.66/11,562.98 = 2,514.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,708.66x = 11,562.98 × 2,514.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,708.66x = 29,075,460.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,075,460.10/7,708.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,771.79

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