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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,717.93, 11,579.67 and 3,035.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,717.93, 11,579.67 and 3,035.34 is: 4,554.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,717.93 : 11,579.67 = 3,035.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,717.93/11,579.67 = 3,035.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,717.93x = 11,579.67 × 3,035.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,717.93x = 35,148,264.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,148,264.49/7,717.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,554.11

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