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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,727.79, 11,592.50 and 2,534.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,727.79, 11,592.50 and 2,534.07 is: 3,801.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,727.79 : 11,592.50 = 2,534.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,727.79/11,592.50 = 2,534.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,727.79x = 11,592.50 × 2,534.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,727.79x = 29,376,193.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,376,193.80/7,727.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,801.37

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