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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,772, 11,656.36 and 2,507.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,772, 11,656.36 and 2,507.50 is: 3,760.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,772 : 11,656.36 = 2,507.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,772/11,656.36 = 2,507.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,772x = 11,656.36 × 2,507.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,772x = 29,228,322.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,228,322.70/7,772
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,760.72

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