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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,727.64, 11,591.46 and 2,181.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,727.64, 11,591.46 and 2,181.56 is: 3,272.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,727.64 : 11,591.46 = 2,181.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,727.64/11,591.46 = 2,181.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,727.64x = 11,591.46 × 2,181.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,727.64x = 25,287,465.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,287,465.48/7,727.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,272.34

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