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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,731.68, 11,598.36 and 2,465.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,731.68, 11,598.36 and 2,465.46 is: 3,698.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,731.68 : 11,598.36 = 2,465.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,731.68/11,598.36 = 2,465.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,731.68x = 11,598.36 × 2,465.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,731.68x = 28,595,292.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,595,292.65/7,731.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,698.46

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