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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,762.23, 11,643.35 and 2,568.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,762.23, 11,643.35 and 2,568.11 is: 3,852.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,762.23 : 11,643.35 = 2,568.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,762.23/11,643.35 = 2,568.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,762.23x = 11,643.35 × 2,568.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,762.23x = 29,901,332.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,901,332.51/7,762.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,852.16

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