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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,732.27, 11,597.37 and 2,186.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,732.27, 11,597.37 and 2,186.06 is: 3,278.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,732.27 : 11,597.37 = 2,186.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,732.27/11,597.37 = 2,186.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,732.27x = 11,597.37 × 2,186.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,732.27x = 25,352,480.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,352,480.48/7,732.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,278.79

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