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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,775.16, 11,662.73 and 2,581.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,775.16, 11,662.73 and 2,581.03 is: 3,871.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,775.16 : 11,662.73 = 2,581.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,775.16/11,662.73 = 2,581.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,775.16x = 11,662.73 × 2,581.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,775.16x = 30,101,881.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,101,881.88/7,775.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,871.55

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