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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,708.87, 11,566.89 and 2,444.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,708.87, 11,566.89 and 2,444.71 is: 3,668.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,708.87 : 11,566.89 = 2,444.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,708.87/11,566.89 = 2,444.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,708.87x = 11,566.89 × 2,444.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,708.87x = 28,277,691.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,277,691.65/7,708.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,668.20

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