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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,766.52, 11,649.84 and 2,572.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,766.52, 11,649.84 and 2,572.44 is: 3,858.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,766.52 : 11,649.84 = 2,572.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,766.52/11,649.84 = 2,572.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,766.52x = 11,649.84 × 2,572.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,766.52x = 29,968,514.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,968,514.41/7,766.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,858.68

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