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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,775.46, 11,652.81 and 2,840.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,775.46, 11,652.81 and 2,840.46 is: 4,256.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,775.46 : 11,652.81 = 2,840.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,775.46/11,652.81 = 2,840.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,775.46x = 11,652.81 × 2,840.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,775.46x = 33,099,340.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,099,340.69/7,775.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,256.90

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