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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,747.59, 11,619.77 and 2,552.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,747.59, 11,619.77 and 2,552.25 is: 3,827.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,747.59 : 11,619.77 = 2,552.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,747.59/11,619.77 = 2,552.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,747.59x = 11,619.77 × 2,552.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,747.59x = 29,656,545.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,656,545.22/7,747.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,827.84

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