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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,710.26, 11,567.48 and 2,516.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,710.26, 11,567.48 and 2,516.13 is: 3,774.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,710.26 : 11,567.48 = 2,516.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,710.26/11,567.48 = 2,516.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,710.26x = 11,567.48 × 2,516.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,710.26x = 29,105,270.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,105,270.87/7,710.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,774.88

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