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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,716.84, 11,573.16 and 2,169.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,716.84, 11,573.16 and 2,169.84 is: 3,254.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,716.84 : 11,573.16 = 2,169.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,716.84/11,573.16 = 2,169.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,716.84x = 11,573.16 × 2,169.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,716.84x = 25,111,905.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,111,905.49/7,716.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,254.17

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