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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,727.13, 11,591.51 and 2,533.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,727.13, 11,591.51 and 2,533.01 is: 3,799.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,727.13 : 11,591.51 = 2,533.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,727.13/11,591.51 = 2,533.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,727.13x = 11,591.51 × 2,533.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,727.13x = 29,361,340.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,361,340.12/7,727.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,799.77

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