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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,727.83, 11,591.94 and 2,462.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,727.83, 11,591.94 and 2,462.76 is: 3,694.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,727.83 : 11,591.94 = 2,462.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,727.83/11,591.94 = 2,462.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,727.83x = 11,591.94 × 2,462.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,727.83x = 28,548,166.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,548,166.15/7,727.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,694.20

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