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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,778.72, 11,662.08 and 2,581.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,778.72, 11,662.08 and 2,581.76 is: 3,870.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,778.72 : 11,662.08 = 2,581.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,778.72/11,662.08 = 2,581.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,778.72x = 11,662.08 × 2,581.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,778.72x = 30,108,691.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,108,691.66/7,778.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,870.65

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