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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,716.97, 11,575.46 and 2,523.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,716.97, 11,575.46 and 2,523.25 is: 3,784.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,716.97 : 11,575.46 = 2,523.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,716.97/11,575.46 = 2,523.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,716.97x = 11,575.46 × 2,523.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,716.97x = 29,207,779.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,207,779.45/7,716.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,784.88

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