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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,717.59, 11,569.51 and 2,786.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,717.59, 11,569.51 and 2,786.13 is: 4,176.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,717.59 : 11,569.51 = 2,786.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,717.59/11,569.51 = 2,786.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,717.59x = 11,569.51 × 2,786.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,717.59x = 32,234,130.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,234,130.50/7,717.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,176.71

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