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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,767.06, 11,650.77 and 2,573.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,767.06, 11,650.77 and 2,573.34 is: 3,860.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,767.06 : 11,650.77 = 2,573.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,767.06/11,650.77 = 2,573.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,767.06x = 11,650.77 × 2,573.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,767.06x = 29,981,392.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,981,392.47/7,767.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,860.07

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