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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,766.73, 11,650.59 and 2,835.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,766.73, 11,650.59 and 2,835.73 is: 4,253.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,766.73 : 11,650.59 = 2,835.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,766.73/11,650.59 = 2,835.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,766.73x = 11,650.59 × 2,835.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,766.73x = 33,037,942.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,037,942.14/7,766.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,253.78

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