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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,733.59, 11,601.67 and 2,538.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,733.59, 11,601.67 and 2,538.25 is: 3,807.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,733.59 : 11,601.67 = 2,538.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,733.59/11,601.67 = 2,538.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,733.59x = 11,601.67 × 2,538.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,733.59x = 29,447,932.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,447,932.53/7,733.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,807.80

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