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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,732.49, 11,588.40 and 4,026.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,732.49, 11,588.40 and 4,026.94 is: 6,035.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,732.49 : 11,588.40 = 4,026.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,732.49/11,588.40 = 4,026.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,732.49x = 11,588.40 × 4,026.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,732.49x = 46,665,762.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,665,762.53/7,732.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,035.03

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