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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,727.03, 11,590.58 and 3,283.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,727.03, 11,590.58 and 3,283.55 is: 4,925.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,727.03 : 11,590.58 = 3,283.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,727.03/11,590.58 = 3,283.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,727.03x = 11,590.58 × 3,283.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,727.03x = 38,058,180.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,058,180.75/7,727.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,925.33

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