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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,727.34, 11,591.01 and 2,795.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,727.34, 11,591.01 and 2,795.83 is: 4,193.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,727.34 : 11,591.01 = 2,795.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,727.34/11,591.01 = 2,795.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,727.34x = 11,591.01 × 2,795.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,727.34x = 32,406,493.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,406,493.49/7,727.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,193.75

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