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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,731.62, 11,594.61 and 3,289.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,731.62, 11,594.61 and 3,289.58 is: 4,933.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,731.62 : 11,594.61 = 3,289.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,731.62/11,594.61 = 3,289.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,731.62x = 11,594.61 × 3,289.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,731.62x = 38,141,382.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,141,382.67/7,731.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,933.17

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