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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,769, 11,651.87 and 2,504.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,769, 11,651.87 and 2,504.49 is: 3,756.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,769 : 11,651.87 = 2,504.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,769/11,651.87 = 2,504.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,769x = 11,651.87 × 2,504.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,769x = 29,181,991.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,181,991.90/7,769
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,756.21

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