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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,704.91, 11,557.43 and 2,439.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,704.91, 11,557.43 and 2,439.82 is: 3,659.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,704.91 : 11,557.43 = 2,439.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,704.91/11,557.43 = 2,439.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,704.91x = 11,557.43 × 2,439.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,704.91x = 28,198,073.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,198,073.98/7,704.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,659.76

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