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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,726.14, 11,588.67 and 2,179.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,726.14, 11,588.67 and 2,179.26 is: 3,268.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,726.14 : 11,588.67 = 2,179.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,726.14/11,588.67 = 2,179.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,726.14x = 11,588.67 × 2,179.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,726.14x = 25,254,724.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,254,724.98/7,726.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,268.74

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