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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,768.41, 11,652.61 and 2,574.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,768.41, 11,652.61 and 2,574.28 is: 3,861.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,768.41 : 11,652.61 = 2,574.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,768.41/11,652.61 = 2,574.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,768.41x = 11,652.61 × 2,574.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,768.41x = 29,997,093.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,997,093.83/7,768.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,861.42

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