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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,719.72, 11,581.68 and 2,526

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,719.72, 11,581.68 and 2,526 is: 3,789.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,719.72 : 11,581.68 = 2,526 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,719.72/11,581.68 = 2,526/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,719.72x = 11,581.68 × 2,526
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,719.72x = 29,255,323.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,255,323.68/7,719.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,789.69

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