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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,795.26, 11,694.65 and 2,601

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,795.26, 11,694.65 and 2,601 is: 3,902.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,795.26 : 11,694.65 = 2,601 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,795.26/11,694.65 = 2,601/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,795.26x = 11,694.65 × 2,601
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,795.26x = 30,417,771.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,417,771.65/7,795.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,902.09

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