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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,773.66, 11,661.24 and 2,507.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,773.66, 11,661.24 and 2,507.34 is: 3,761.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,773.66 : 11,661.24 = 2,507.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,773.66/11,661.24 = 2,507.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,773.66x = 11,661.24 × 2,507.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,773.66x = 29,238,693.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,238,693.50/7,773.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,761.25

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