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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,759.23, 11,637.87 and 2,493.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,759.23, 11,637.87 and 2,493.82 is: 3,740.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,759.23 : 11,637.87 = 2,493.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,759.23/11,637.87 = 2,493.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,759.23x = 11,637.87 × 2,493.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,759.23x = 29,022,752.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,022,752.96/7,759.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,740.42

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