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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,720.66, 11,579.55 and 2,172.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,720.66, 11,579.55 and 2,172.64 is: 3,258.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,720.66 : 11,579.55 = 2,172.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,720.66/11,579.55 = 2,172.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,720.66x = 11,579.55 × 2,172.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,720.66x = 25,158,193.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,158,193.51/7,720.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,258.55

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