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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,712.66, 11,569.05 and 1,869.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,712.66, 11,569.05 and 1,869.32 is: 2,803.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,712.66 : 11,569.05 = 1,869.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,712.66/11,569.05 = 1,869.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,712.66x = 11,569.05 × 1,869.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,712.66x = 21,626,198.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,626,198.70/7,712.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,803.99

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