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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,732.68, 11,577.42 and 4,026.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,732.68, 11,577.42 and 4,026.84 is: 6,029.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,732.68 : 11,577.42 = 4,026.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,732.68/11,577.42 = 4,026.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,732.68x = 11,577.42 × 4,026.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,732.68x = 46,620,417.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,620,417.95/7,732.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,029.01

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