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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,710.52, 11,567.40 and 2,516.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,710.52, 11,567.40 and 2,516.80 is: 3,775.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,710.52 : 11,567.40 = 2,516.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,710.52/11,567.40 = 2,516.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,710.52x = 11,567.40 × 2,516.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,710.52x = 29,112,832.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,112,832.32/7,710.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,775.73

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