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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,727.98, 11,591.97 and 1,884.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,727.98, 11,591.97 and 1,884.54 is: 2,826.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,727.98 : 11,591.97 = 1,884.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,727.98/11,591.97 = 1,884.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,727.98x = 11,591.97 × 1,884.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,727.98x = 21,845,531.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,845,531.14/7,727.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,826.81

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