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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,656.68, 11,486.34 and 2,729.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,656.68, 11,486.34 and 2,729.16 is: 4,094.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,656.68 : 11,486.34 = 2,729.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,656.68/11,486.34 = 2,729.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,656.68x = 11,486.34 × 2,729.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,656.68x = 31,348,059.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,348,059.67/7,656.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,094.21

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