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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,767.46, 11,651.33 and 2,573.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,767.46, 11,651.33 and 2,573.47 is: 3,860.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,767.46 : 11,651.33 = 2,573.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,767.46/11,651.33 = 2,573.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,767.46x = 11,651.33 × 2,573.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,767.46x = 29,984,348.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,984,348.22/7,767.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,860.25

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