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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,486.77, 11,230.12 and 1,939.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,486.77, 11,230.12 and 1,939.64 is: 2,909.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,486.77 : 11,230.12 = 1,939.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,486.77/11,230.12 = 1,939.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,486.77x = 11,230.12 × 1,939.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,486.77x = 21,782,389.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,782,389.96/7,486.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,909.45

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