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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,719.76, 11,574.96 and 2,524.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,719.76, 11,574.96 and 2,524.96 is: 3,785.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,719.76 : 11,574.96 = 2,524.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,719.76/11,574.96 = 2,524.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,719.76x = 11,574.96 × 2,524.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,719.76x = 29,226,311.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,226,311.00/7,719.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,785.91

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