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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,771.52, 11,658.92 and 2,506.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,771.52, 11,658.92 and 2,506.93 is: 3,760.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,771.52 : 11,658.92 = 2,506.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,771.52/11,658.92 = 2,506.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,771.52x = 11,658.92 × 2,506.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,771.52x = 29,228,054.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,228,054.63/7,771.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,760.92

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