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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,731.30, 11,597.87 and 2,464.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,731.30, 11,597.87 and 2,464.47 is: 3,697.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,731.30 : 11,597.87 = 2,464.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,731.30/11,597.87 = 2,464.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,731.30x = 11,597.87 × 2,464.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,731.30x = 28,582,590.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,582,590.36/7,731.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,697.00

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