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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,730.39, 11,592.14 and 2,464.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,730.39, 11,592.14 and 2,464.41 is: 3,695.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,730.39 : 11,592.14 = 2,464.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,730.39/11,592.14 = 2,464.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,730.39x = 11,592.14 × 2,464.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,730.39x = 28,567,773.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,567,773.42/7,730.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,695.52

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