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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,797.24, 11,697.36 and 2,533.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,797.24, 11,697.36 and 2,533.53 is: 3,800.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,797.24 : 11,697.36 = 2,533.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,797.24/11,697.36 = 2,533.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,797.24x = 11,697.36 × 2,533.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,797.24x = 29,635,612.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,635,612.48/7,797.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,800.78

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