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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,714.67, 11,569.60 and 2,783.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,714.67, 11,569.60 and 2,783.66 is: 4,174.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,714.67 : 11,569.60 = 2,783.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,714.67/11,569.60 = 2,783.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,714.67x = 11,569.60 × 2,783.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,714.67x = 32,205,832.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,205,832.74/7,714.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,174.62

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