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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,774.16, 11,601.48 and 7,729.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,774.16, 11,601.48 and 7,729.79 is: 11,535.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,774.16 : 11,601.48 = 7,729.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,774.16/11,601.48 = 7,729.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,774.16x = 11,601.48 × 7,729.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,774.16x = 89,676,965.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,676,965.44/7,774.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,535.26

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