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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,783.59, 11,675.39 and 2,589.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,783.59, 11,675.39 and 2,589.47 is: 3,884.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,783.59 : 11,675.39 = 2,589.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,783.59/11,675.39 = 2,589.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,783.59x = 11,675.39 × 2,589.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,783.59x = 30,233,059.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,233,059.17/7,783.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,884.20

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