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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,716.38, 11,572.81 and 2,170.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,716.38, 11,572.81 and 2,170.26 is: 3,254.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,716.38 : 11,572.81 = 2,170.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,716.38/11,572.81 = 2,170.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,716.38x = 11,572.81 × 2,170.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,716.38x = 25,116,001.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,116,001.20/7,716.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,254.90

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