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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,659.22, 11,489.91 and 2,727.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,659.22, 11,489.91 and 2,727.81 is: 4,092.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,659.22 : 11,489.91 = 2,727.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,659.22/11,489.91 = 2,727.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,659.22x = 11,489.91 × 2,727.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,659.22x = 31,342,233.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,342,233.95/7,659.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,092.09

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