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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,711.25, 11,562.48 and 2,445.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,711.25, 11,562.48 and 2,445.26 is: 3,666.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,711.25 : 11,562.48 = 2,445.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,711.25/11,562.48 = 2,445.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,711.25x = 11,562.48 × 2,445.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,711.25x = 28,273,212.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,273,212.03/7,711.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,666.49

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