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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,723.62, 11,588.85 and 3,282.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,723.62, 11,588.85 and 3,282.39 is: 4,925.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,723.62 : 11,588.85 = 3,282.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,723.62/11,588.85 = 3,282.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,723.62x = 11,588.85 × 3,282.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,723.62x = 38,039,125.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,039,125.35/7,723.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,925.04

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