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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,752.41, 11,631.06 and 2,561.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,752.41, 11,631.06 and 2,561.93 is: 3,843.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,752.41 : 11,631.06 = 2,561.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,752.41/11,631.06 = 2,561.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,752.41x = 11,631.06 × 2,561.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,752.41x = 29,797,961.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,797,961.55/7,752.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,843.70

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