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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,709.13, 11,565.51 and 2,515

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,709.13, 11,565.51 and 2,515 is: 3,773.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,709.13 : 11,565.51 = 2,515 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,709.13/11,565.51 = 2,515/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,709.13x = 11,565.51 × 2,515
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,709.13x = 29,087,257.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,087,257.65/7,709.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,773.09

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