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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,771.80, 11,657.97 and 2,506.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,771.80, 11,657.97 and 2,506.80 is: 3,760.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,771.80 : 11,657.97 = 2,506.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,771.80/11,657.97 = 2,506.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,771.80x = 11,657.97 × 2,506.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,771.80x = 29,224,199.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,224,199.20/7,771.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,760.29

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