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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,705.82, 11,558.73 and 2,159.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,705.82, 11,558.73 and 2,159.99 is: 3,239.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,705.82 : 11,558.73 = 2,159.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,705.82/11,558.73 = 2,159.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,705.82x = 11,558.73 × 2,159.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,705.82x = 24,966,683.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,966,683.42/7,705.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,239.98

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