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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,710.62, 11,565.39 and 2,163.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,710.62, 11,565.39 and 2,163.74 is: 3,245.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,710.62 : 11,565.39 = 2,163.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,710.62/11,565.39 = 2,163.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,710.62x = 11,565.39 × 2,163.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,710.62x = 25,024,496.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,024,496.96/7,710.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,245.46

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