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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,748.58, 11,623.54 and 2,483.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,748.58, 11,623.54 and 2,483.72 is: 3,725.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,748.58 : 11,623.54 = 2,483.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,748.58/11,623.54 = 2,483.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,748.58x = 11,623.54 × 2,483.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,748.58x = 28,869,618.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,869,618.77/7,748.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,725.79

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