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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,712.74, 11,583.42 and 4,017.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,712.74, 11,583.42 and 4,017.52 is: 6,033.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,712.74 : 11,583.42 = 4,017.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,712.74/11,583.42 = 4,017.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,712.74x = 11,583.42 × 4,017.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,712.74x = 46,536,621.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,536,621.52/7,712.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,033.73

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