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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,729.08, 11,593.68 and 3,111

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,729.08, 11,593.68 and 3,111 is: 4,666.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,729.08 : 11,593.68 = 3,111 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,729.08/11,593.68 = 3,111/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,729.08x = 11,593.68 × 3,111
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,729.08x = 36,067,938.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,067,938.48/7,729.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,666.52

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