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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,767.59, 11,651.51 and 2,573.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,767.59, 11,651.51 and 2,573.60 is: 3,860.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,767.59 : 11,651.51 = 2,573.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,767.59/11,651.51 = 2,573.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,767.59x = 11,651.51 × 2,573.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,767.59x = 29,986,274.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,986,274.31/7,767.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,860.44

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