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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,725.28, 11,589.54 and 2,530.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,725.28, 11,589.54 and 2,530.72 is: 3,796.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,725.28 : 11,589.54 = 2,530.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,725.28/11,589.54 = 2,530.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,725.28x = 11,589.54 × 2,530.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,725.28x = 29,329,880.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,329,880.67/7,725.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,796.61

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