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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,710.52, 11,568.54 and 2,516.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,710.52, 11,568.54 and 2,516.40 is: 3,775.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,710.52 : 11,568.54 = 2,516.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,710.52/11,568.54 = 2,516.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,710.52x = 11,568.54 × 2,516.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,710.52x = 29,111,074.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,111,074.06/7,710.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,775.50

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