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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,711.59, 11,572.02 and 3,269.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,711.59, 11,572.02 and 3,269.02 is: 4,905.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,711.59 : 11,572.02 = 3,269.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,711.59/11,572.02 = 3,269.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,711.59x = 11,572.02 × 3,269.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,711.59x = 37,829,164.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,829,164.82/7,711.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,905.49

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