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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,716.80, 11,575.65 and 2,170.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,716.80, 11,575.65 and 2,170.57 is: 3,255.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,716.80 : 11,575.65 = 2,170.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,716.80/11,575.65 = 2,170.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,716.80x = 11,575.65 × 2,170.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,716.80x = 25,125,758.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,125,758.62/7,716.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,255.98

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