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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,727.94, 11,591.84 and 2,463.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,727.94, 11,591.84 and 2,463.50 is: 3,695.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,727.94 : 11,591.84 = 2,463.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,727.94/11,591.84 = 2,463.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,727.94x = 11,591.84 × 2,463.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,727.94x = 28,556,532.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,556,532.98/7,727.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,695.23

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