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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,726.66, 11,589.35 and 2,461.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,726.66, 11,589.35 and 2,461.46 is: 3,691.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,726.66 : 11,589.35 = 2,461.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,726.66/11,589.35 = 2,461.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,726.66x = 11,589.35 × 2,461.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,726.66x = 28,526,684.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,526,684.73/7,726.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,691.98

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