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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,727.70, 11,591.55 and 7,209.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,727.70, 11,591.55 and 7,209.30 is: 10,813.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,727.70 : 11,591.55 = 7,209.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,727.70/11,591.55 = 7,209.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,727.70x = 11,591.55 × 7,209.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,727.70x = 83,566,961.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,566,961.42/7,727.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,813.95

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