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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,751.63, 11,627.46 and 2,557.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,751.63, 11,627.46 and 2,557.91 is: 3,836.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,751.63 : 11,627.46 = 2,557.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,751.63/11,627.46 = 2,557.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,751.63x = 11,627.46 × 2,557.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,751.63x = 29,741,938.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,741,938.07/7,751.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,836.86

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