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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,723.68, 11,563.92 and 4,017.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,723.68, 11,563.92 and 4,017.84 is: 6,015.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,723.68 : 11,563.92 = 4,017.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,723.68/11,563.92 = 4,017.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,723.68x = 11,563.92 × 4,017.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,723.68x = 46,461,980.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,461,980.33/7,723.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,015.52

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