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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,771.76, 11,659.91 and 2,506.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,771.76, 11,659.91 and 2,506.66 is: 3,760.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,771.76 : 11,659.91 = 2,506.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,771.76/11,659.91 = 2,506.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,771.76x = 11,659.91 × 2,506.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,771.76x = 29,227,463.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,227,463.30/7,771.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,760.73

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