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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,750.99, 11,626.89 and 2,557.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,750.99, 11,626.89 and 2,557.27 is: 3,836.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,750.99 : 11,626.89 = 2,557.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,750.99/11,626.89 = 2,557.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,750.99x = 11,626.89 × 2,557.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,750.99x = 29,733,026.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,733,026.07/7,750.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,836.03

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