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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,727.98, 11,591.84 and 2,462.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,727.98, 11,591.84 and 2,462.92 is: 3,694.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,727.98 : 11,591.84 = 2,462.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,727.98/11,591.84 = 2,462.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,727.98x = 11,591.84 × 2,462.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,727.98x = 28,549,710.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,549,710.46/7,727.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,694.33

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