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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,724.55, 11,588.98 and 3,041.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,724.55, 11,588.98 and 3,041.67 is: 4,563.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,724.55 : 11,588.98 = 3,041.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,724.55/11,588.98 = 3,041.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,724.55x = 11,588.98 × 3,041.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,724.55x = 35,249,852.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,249,852.80/7,724.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,563.35

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