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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,714.42, 11,571.63 and 2,167.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,714.42, 11,571.63 and 2,167.54 is: 3,251.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,714.42 : 11,571.63 = 2,167.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,714.42/11,571.63 = 2,167.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,714.42x = 11,571.63 × 2,167.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,714.42x = 25,081,970.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,081,970.89/7,714.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,251.31

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