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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,699.89, 11,549.84 and 1,856.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,699.89, 11,549.84 and 1,856.51 is: 2,784.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,699.89 : 11,549.84 = 1,856.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,699.89/11,549.84 = 1,856.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,699.89x = 11,549.84 × 1,856.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,699.89x = 21,442,326.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,442,326.43/7,699.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,784.76

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