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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,768.76, 11,650.98 and 2,575.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,768.76, 11,650.98 and 2,575.04 is: 3,861.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,768.76 : 11,650.98 = 2,575.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,768.76/11,650.98 = 2,575.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,768.76x = 11,650.98 × 2,575.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,768.76x = 30,001,739.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,001,739.54/7,768.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,861.84

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