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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,477.68, 11,215.92 and 1,931.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,477.68, 11,215.92 and 1,931.22 is: 2,896.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,477.68 : 11,215.92 = 1,931.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,477.68/11,215.92 = 1,931.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,477.68x = 11,215.92 × 1,931.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,477.68x = 21,660,409.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,660,409.02/7,477.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,896.68

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