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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,727.66, 11,582.58 and 3,558.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,727.66, 11,582.58 and 3,558.96 is: 5,334.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,727.66 : 11,582.58 = 3,558.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,727.66/11,582.58 = 3,558.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,727.66x = 11,582.58 × 3,558.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,727.66x = 41,221,938.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,221,938.92/7,727.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,334.34

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