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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,719.72, 11,578.66 and 2,173.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,719.72, 11,578.66 and 2,173.48 is: 3,259.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,719.72 : 11,578.66 = 2,173.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,719.72/11,578.66 = 2,173.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,719.72x = 11,578.66 × 2,173.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,719.72x = 25,165,985.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,165,985.94/7,719.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,259.96

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