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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,696.87, 11,545.31 and 1,853.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,696.87, 11,545.31 and 1,853.48 is: 2,780.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,696.87 : 11,545.31 = 1,853.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,696.87/11,545.31 = 1,853.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,696.87x = 11,545.31 × 1,853.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,696.87x = 21,399,001.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,399,001.18/7,696.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,780.22

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