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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,727.27, 11,590.90 and 3,830.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,727.27, 11,590.90 and 3,830.76 is: 5,746.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,727.27 : 11,590.90 = 3,830.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,727.27/11,590.90 = 3,830.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,727.27x = 11,590.90 × 3,830.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,727.27x = 44,401,946.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,401,946.51/7,727.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,746.14

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