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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,729.28, 11,595.54 and 2,534.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,729.28, 11,595.54 and 2,534.72 is: 3,802.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,729.28 : 11,595.54 = 2,534.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,729.28/11,595.54 = 2,534.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,729.28x = 11,595.54 × 2,534.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,729.28x = 29,391,447.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,391,447.15/7,729.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,802.61

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