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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,709.26, 11,568.50 and 3,326.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,709.26, 11,568.50 and 3,326.72 is: 4,992.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,709.26 : 11,568.50 = 3,326.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,709.26/11,568.50 = 3,326.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,709.26x = 11,568.50 × 3,326.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,709.26x = 38,485,139.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,485,139.72/7,709.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,992.07

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