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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,727.87, 11,591.80 and 1,884.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,727.87, 11,591.80 and 1,884.47 is: 2,826.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,727.87 : 11,591.80 = 1,884.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,727.87/11,591.80 = 1,884.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,727.87x = 11,591.80 × 1,884.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,727.87x = 21,844,423.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,844,423.61/7,727.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,826.71

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