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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,765.13, 11,649.51 and 2,571

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,765.13, 11,649.51 and 2,571 is: 3,857.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,765.13 : 11,649.51 = 2,571 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,765.13/11,649.51 = 2,571/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,765.13x = 11,649.51 × 2,571
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,765.13x = 29,950,890.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,950,890.21/7,765.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,857.10

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