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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,729.17, 11,593.14 and 2,182.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,729.17, 11,593.14 and 2,182.29 is: 3,273.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,729.17 : 11,593.14 = 2,182.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,729.17/11,593.14 = 2,182.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,729.17x = 11,593.14 × 2,182.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,729.17x = 25,299,593.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,299,593.49/7,729.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,273.26

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