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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,741.74, 11,611.52 and 2,477.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,741.74, 11,611.52 and 2,477.14 is: 3,715.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,741.74 : 11,611.52 = 2,477.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,741.74/11,611.52 = 2,477.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,741.74x = 11,611.52 × 2,477.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,741.74x = 28,763,360.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,763,360.65/7,741.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,715.36

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