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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,718.25, 11,577.38 and 2,524.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,718.25, 11,577.38 and 2,524.13 is: 3,786.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,718.25 : 11,577.38 = 2,524.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,718.25/11,577.38 = 2,524.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,718.25x = 11,577.38 × 2,524.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,718.25x = 29,222,812.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,222,812.18/7,718.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,786.20

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