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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,757.02, 11,637.35 and 2,562.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,757.02, 11,637.35 and 2,562.89 is: 3,844.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,757.02 : 11,637.35 = 2,562.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,757.02/11,637.35 = 2,562.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,757.02x = 11,637.35 × 2,562.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,757.02x = 29,825,244.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,825,244.80/7,757.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,844.94

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