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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,728.54, 11,593.66 and 2,462.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,728.54, 11,593.66 and 2,462.33 is: 3,693.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,728.54 : 11,593.66 = 2,462.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,728.54/11,593.66 = 2,462.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,728.54x = 11,593.66 × 2,462.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,728.54x = 28,547,352.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,547,352.70/7,728.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,693.76

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