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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,729.26, 11,592.12 and 2,183.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,729.26, 11,592.12 and 2,183.16 is: 3,274.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,729.26 : 11,592.12 = 2,183.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,729.26/11,592.12 = 2,183.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,729.26x = 11,592.12 × 2,183.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,729.26x = 25,307,452.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,307,452.70/7,729.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,274.24

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