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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,769.63, 11,655.46 and 2,841.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,769.63, 11,655.46 and 2,841.59 is: 4,262.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,769.63 : 11,655.46 = 2,841.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,769.63/11,655.46 = 2,841.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,769.63x = 11,655.46 × 2,841.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,769.63x = 33,120,071.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,120,071.27/7,769.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,262.76

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