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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,731.51, 11,588.81 and 3,983.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,731.51, 11,588.81 and 3,983.52 is: 5,970.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,731.51 : 11,588.81 = 3,983.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,731.51/11,588.81 = 3,983.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,731.51x = 11,588.81 × 3,983.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,731.51x = 46,164,236.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,164,236.49/7,731.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,970.92

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