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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,741.29, 11,610.84 and 2,476.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,741.29, 11,610.84 and 2,476.92 is: 3,715.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,741.29 : 11,610.84 = 2,476.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,741.29/11,610.84 = 2,476.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,741.29x = 11,610.84 × 2,476.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,741.29x = 28,759,121.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,759,121.81/7,741.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,715.03

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