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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,719.64, 11,579.46 and 1,876.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,719.64, 11,579.46 and 1,876.24 is: 2,814.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,719.64 : 11,579.46 = 1,876.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,719.64/11,579.46 = 1,876.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,719.64x = 11,579.46 × 1,876.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,719.64x = 21,725,846.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,725,846.03/7,719.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,814.36

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