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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,744.72, 11,618.88 and 2,550.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,744.72, 11,618.88 and 2,550.40 is: 3,826.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,744.72 : 11,618.88 = 2,550.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,744.72/11,618.88 = 2,550.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,744.72x = 11,618.88 × 2,550.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,744.72x = 29,632,791.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,632,791.55/7,744.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,826.19

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