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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,741.16, 11,613.42 and 2,546.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,741.16, 11,613.42 and 2,546.84 is: 3,820.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,741.16 : 11,613.42 = 2,546.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,741.16/11,613.42 = 2,546.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,741.16x = 11,613.42 × 2,546.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,741.16x = 29,577,522.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,577,522.59/7,741.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,820.81

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