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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,726.79, 11,588.87 and 2,795.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,726.79, 11,588.87 and 2,795.72 is: 4,193.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,726.79 : 11,588.87 = 2,795.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,726.79/11,588.87 = 2,795.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,726.79x = 11,588.87 × 2,795.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,726.79x = 32,399,184.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,399,184.68/7,726.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,193.10

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