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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,720.56, 11,573.88 and 2,786.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,720.56, 11,573.88 and 2,786.72 is: 4,177.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,720.56 : 11,573.88 = 2,786.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,720.56/11,573.88 = 2,786.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,720.56x = 11,573.88 × 2,786.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,720.56x = 32,253,105.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,253,105.00/7,720.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,177.56

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