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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,796.34, 11,692.08 and 2,601

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,796.34, 11,692.08 and 2,601 is: 3,900.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,796.34 : 11,692.08 = 2,601 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,796.34/11,692.08 = 2,601/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,796.34x = 11,692.08 × 2,601
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,796.34x = 30,411,100.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,411,100.08/7,796.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,900.69

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