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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,708.87, 11,564.51 and 2,513.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,708.87, 11,564.51 and 2,513.53 is: 3,770.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,708.87 : 11,564.51 = 2,513.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,708.87/11,564.51 = 2,513.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,708.87x = 11,564.51 × 2,513.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,708.87x = 29,067,742.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,067,742.82/7,708.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,770.69

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