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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,771.28, 11,658.57 and 2,506.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,771.28, 11,658.57 and 2,506.58 is: 3,760.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,771.28 : 11,658.57 = 2,506.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,771.28/11,658.57 = 2,506.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,771.28x = 11,658.57 × 2,506.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,771.28x = 29,223,201.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,223,201.15/7,771.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,760.41

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