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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,926.54, 11,891.70 and 2,732.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,926.54, 11,891.70 and 2,732.46 is: 4,099.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,926.54 : 11,891.70 = 2,732.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,926.54/11,891.70 = 2,732.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,926.54x = 11,891.70 × 2,732.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,926.54x = 32,493,594.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,493,594.58/7,926.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,099.34

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