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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,726.22, 11,591.48 and 2,535.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,726.22, 11,591.48 and 2,535.74 is: 3,804.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,726.22 : 11,591.48 = 2,535.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,726.22/11,591.48 = 2,535.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,726.22x = 11,591.48 × 2,535.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,726.22x = 29,392,927.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,392,927.88/7,726.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,804.31

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