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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,719.79, 11,579.65 and 1,876.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,719.79, 11,579.65 and 1,876.41 is: 2,814.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,719.79 : 11,579.65 = 1,876.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,719.79/11,579.65 = 1,876.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,719.79x = 11,579.65 × 1,876.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,719.79x = 21,728,171.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,728,171.06/7,719.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,814.61

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