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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,710.41, 11,565.61 and 2,516.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,710.41, 11,565.61 and 2,516.29 is: 3,774.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,710.41 : 11,565.61 = 2,516.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,710.41/11,565.61 = 2,516.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,710.41x = 11,565.61 × 2,516.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,710.41x = 29,102,428.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,102,428.79/7,710.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,774.43

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