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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,756.08, 11,633.76 and 2,562

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,756.08, 11,633.76 and 2,562 is: 3,842.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,756.08 : 11,633.76 = 2,562 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,756.08/11,633.76 = 2,562/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,756.08x = 11,633.76 × 2,562
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,756.08x = 29,805,693.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,805,693.12/7,756.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,842.88

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