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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,721.34, 11,579.58 and 2,526

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,721.34, 11,579.58 and 2,526 is: 3,788.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,721.34 : 11,579.58 = 2,526 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,721.34/11,579.58 = 2,526/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,721.34x = 11,579.58 × 2,526
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,721.34x = 29,250,019.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,250,019.08/7,721.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,788.21

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