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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,719.84, 11,581.92 and 2,529.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,719.84, 11,581.92 and 2,529.36 is: 3,794.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,719.84 : 11,581.92 = 2,529.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,719.84/11,581.92 = 2,529.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,719.84x = 11,581.92 × 2,529.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,719.84x = 29,294,845.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,294,845.17/7,719.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,794.75

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