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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,726.59, 11,589.89 and 2,179.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,726.59, 11,589.89 and 2,179.98 is: 3,269.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,726.59 : 11,589.89 = 2,179.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,726.59/11,589.89 = 2,179.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,726.59x = 11,589.89 × 2,179.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,726.59x = 25,265,717.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,265,717.50/7,726.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,269.97

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