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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,732.87, 11,593.63 and 2,464.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,732.87, 11,593.63 and 2,464.85 is: 3,695.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,732.87 : 11,593.63 = 2,464.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,732.87/11,593.63 = 2,464.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,732.87x = 11,593.63 × 2,464.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,732.87x = 28,576,581.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,576,581.73/7,732.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,695.47

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