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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,771.26, 11,658.70 and 2,577.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,771.26, 11,658.70 and 2,577.12 is: 3,866.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,771.26 : 11,658.70 = 2,577.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,771.26/11,658.70 = 2,577.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,771.26x = 11,658.70 × 2,577.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,771.26x = 30,045,868.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,045,868.94/7,771.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,866.28

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