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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,727.61, 11,581.49 and 3,507.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,727.61, 11,581.49 and 3,507.78 is: 5,257.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,727.61 : 11,581.49 = 3,507.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,727.61/11,581.49 = 3,507.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,727.61x = 11,581.49 × 3,507.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,727.61x = 40,625,301.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,625,301.45/7,727.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,257.16

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