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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,727.72, 11,593.74 and 2,537.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,727.72, 11,593.74 and 2,537.24 is: 3,806.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,727.72 : 11,593.74 = 2,537.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,727.72/11,593.74 = 2,537.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,727.72x = 11,593.74 × 2,537.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,727.72x = 29,416,042.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,416,042.91/7,727.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,806.56

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