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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,732.40, 11,598.99 and 2,186.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,732.40, 11,598.99 and 2,186.14 is: 3,279.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,732.40 : 11,598.99 = 2,186.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,732.40/11,598.99 = 2,186.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,732.40x = 11,598.99 × 2,186.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,732.40x = 25,357,016.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,357,016.00/7,732.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,279.32

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