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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,787.34, 11,678.58 and 2,592

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,787.34, 11,678.58 and 2,592 is: 3,887.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,787.34 : 11,678.58 = 2,592 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,787.34/11,678.58 = 2,592/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,787.34x = 11,678.58 × 2,592
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,787.34x = 30,270,879.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,270,879.36/7,787.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,887.19

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