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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,739.28, 11,610.63 and 2,544.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,739.28, 11,610.63 and 2,544.84 is: 3,817.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,739.28 : 11,610.63 = 2,544.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,739.28/11,610.63 = 2,544.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,739.28x = 11,610.63 × 2,544.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,739.28x = 29,547,195.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,547,195.65/7,739.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,817.82

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