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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,712.40, 11,568.60 and 2,518.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,712.40, 11,568.60 and 2,518.80 is: 3,778.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,712.40 : 11,568.60 = 2,518.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,712.40/11,568.60 = 2,518.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,712.40x = 11,568.60 × 2,518.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,712.40x = 29,138,989.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,138,989.68/7,712.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,778.20

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