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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,729.22, 11,593.83 and 1,885.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,729.22, 11,593.83 and 1,885.78 is: 2,828.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,729.22 : 11,593.83 = 1,885.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,729.22/11,593.83 = 1,885.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,729.22x = 11,593.83 × 1,885.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,729.22x = 21,863,434.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,863,434.30/7,729.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,828.67

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