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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,758.59, 11,636.76 and 2,492.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,758.59, 11,636.76 and 2,492.91 is: 3,739.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,758.59 : 11,636.76 = 2,492.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,758.59/11,636.76 = 2,492.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,758.59x = 11,636.76 × 2,492.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,758.59x = 29,009,404.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,009,404.72/7,758.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,739.01

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