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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,714.06, 11,569.80 and 2,519.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,714.06, 11,569.80 and 2,519.94 is: 3,779.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,714.06 : 11,569.80 = 2,519.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,714.06/11,569.80 = 2,519.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,714.06x = 11,569.80 × 2,519.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,714.06x = 29,155,201.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,155,201.81/7,714.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,779.49

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