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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,709.59, 11,564.37 and 1,866.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,709.59, 11,564.37 and 1,866.20 is: 2,799.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,709.59 : 11,564.37 = 1,866.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,709.59/11,564.37 = 1,866.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,709.59x = 11,564.37 × 1,866.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,709.59x = 21,581,427.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,581,427.29/7,709.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,799.30

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