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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,716.93, 11,575.91 and 3,036.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,716.93, 11,575.91 and 3,036.57 is: 4,555.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,716.93 : 11,575.91 = 3,036.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,716.93/11,575.91 = 3,036.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,716.93x = 11,575.91 × 3,036.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,716.93x = 35,151,045.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,151,045.85/7,716.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,555.06

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