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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,772.08, 11,650.68 and 2,575.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,772.08, 11,650.68 and 2,575.12 is: 3,860.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,772.08 : 11,650.68 = 2,575.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,772.08/11,650.68 = 2,575.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,772.08x = 11,650.68 × 2,575.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,772.08x = 30,001,899.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,001,899.08/7,772.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,860.21

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