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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,711.76, 11,562.96 and 2,516.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,711.76, 11,562.96 and 2,516.96 is: 3,773.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,711.76 : 11,562.96 = 2,516.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,711.76/11,562.96 = 2,516.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,711.76x = 11,562.96 × 2,516.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,711.76x = 29,103,507.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,103,507.80/7,711.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,773.91

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