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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,778.28, 11,659.98 and 2,580.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,778.28, 11,659.98 and 2,580.50 is: 3,868.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,778.28 : 11,659.98 = 2,580.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,778.28/11,659.98 = 2,580.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,778.28x = 11,659.98 × 2,580.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,778.28x = 30,088,578.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,088,578.39/7,778.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,868.28

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