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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,725.63, 11,589.35 and 2,797.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,725.63, 11,589.35 and 2,797.59 is: 4,196.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,725.63 : 11,589.35 = 2,797.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,725.63/11,589.35 = 2,797.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,725.63x = 11,589.35 × 2,797.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,725.63x = 32,422,249.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,422,249.67/7,725.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,196.71

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