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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,727.46, 11,591.19 and 1,884.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,727.46, 11,591.19 and 1,884.06 is: 2,826.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,727.46 : 11,591.19 = 1,884.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,727.46/11,591.19 = 1,884.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,727.46x = 11,591.19 × 1,884.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,727.46x = 21,838,497.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,838,497.43/7,727.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,826.09

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