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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,786.72, 11,675.76 and 2,589.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,786.72, 11,675.76 and 2,589.76 is: 3,883.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,786.72 : 11,675.76 = 2,589.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,786.72/11,675.76 = 2,589.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,786.72x = 11,675.76 × 2,589.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,786.72x = 30,237,416.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,237,416.22/7,786.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,883.20

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