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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,727.59, 11,593.55 and 2,537.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,727.59, 11,593.55 and 2,537.11 is: 3,806.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,727.59 : 11,593.55 = 2,537.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,727.59/11,593.55 = 2,537.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,727.59x = 11,593.55 × 2,537.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,727.59x = 29,414,098.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,414,098.95/7,727.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,806.37

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