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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,727.99, 11,592.89 and 2,461.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,727.99, 11,592.89 and 2,461.15 is: 3,692.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,727.99 : 11,592.89 = 2,461.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,727.99/11,592.89 = 2,461.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,727.99x = 11,592.89 × 2,461.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,727.99x = 28,531,841.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,531,841.22/7,727.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,692.01

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