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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,727.66, 11,590.85 and 2,462.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,727.66, 11,590.85 and 2,462.46 is: 3,693.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,727.66 : 11,590.85 = 2,462.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,727.66/11,590.85 = 2,462.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,727.66x = 11,590.85 × 2,462.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,727.66x = 28,541,946.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,541,946.54/7,727.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,693.48

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