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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,715.93, 11,573.92 and 1,872.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,715.93, 11,573.92 and 1,872.53 is: 2,808.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,715.93 : 11,573.92 = 1,872.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,715.93/11,573.92 = 1,872.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,715.93x = 11,573.92 × 1,872.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,715.93x = 21,672,503.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,672,503.05/7,715.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,808.80

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