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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,768.08, 11,649.29 and 2,836.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,768.08, 11,649.29 and 2,836.26 is: 4,253.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,768.08 : 11,649.29 = 2,836.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,768.08/11,649.29 = 2,836.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,768.08x = 11,649.29 × 2,836.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,768.08x = 33,040,401.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,040,401.07/7,768.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,253.35

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