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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,709.91, 11,564.83 and 1,866.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,709.91, 11,564.83 and 1,866.52 is: 2,799.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,709.91 : 11,564.83 = 1,866.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,709.91/11,564.83 = 1,866.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,709.91x = 11,564.83 × 1,866.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,709.91x = 21,585,960.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,585,960.26/7,709.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,799.77

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