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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,767.28, 11,649.80 and 2,572.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,767.28, 11,649.80 and 2,572.48 is: 3,858.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,767.28 : 11,649.80 = 2,572.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,767.28/11,649.80 = 2,572.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,767.28x = 11,649.80 × 2,572.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,767.28x = 29,968,877.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,968,877.50/7,767.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,858.35

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