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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,795.49, 11,693.66 and 2,601.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,795.49, 11,693.66 and 2,601.77 is: 3,902.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,795.49 : 11,693.66 = 2,601.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,795.49/11,693.66 = 2,601.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,795.49x = 11,693.66 × 2,601.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,795.49x = 30,424,142.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,424,142.30/7,795.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,902.79

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