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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,754.96, 11,631.44 and 2,489.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,754.96, 11,631.44 and 2,489.56 is: 3,734.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,754.96 : 11,631.44 = 2,489.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,754.96/11,631.44 = 2,489.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,754.96x = 11,631.44 × 2,489.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,754.96x = 28,957,167.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,957,167.77/7,754.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,734.02

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