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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,759.78, 11,641.50 and 2,565.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,759.78, 11,641.50 and 2,565.66 is: 3,849.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,759.78 : 11,641.50 = 2,565.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,759.78/11,641.50 = 2,565.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,759.78x = 11,641.50 × 2,565.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,759.78x = 29,868,077.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,868,077.61/7,759.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,849.09

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