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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,726.27, 11,590.51 and 2,389.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,726.27, 11,590.51 and 2,389.92 is: 3,585.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,726.27 : 11,590.51 = 2,389.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,726.27/11,590.51 = 2,389.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,726.27x = 11,590.51 × 2,389.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,726.27x = 27,700,391.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,700,391.66/7,726.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,585.22

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