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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,696.58, 11,544.87 and 1,853.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,696.58, 11,544.87 and 1,853.19 is: 2,779.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,696.58 : 11,544.87 = 1,853.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,696.58/11,544.87 = 1,853.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,696.58x = 11,544.87 × 1,853.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,696.58x = 21,394,844.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,394,844.58/7,696.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,779.79

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