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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,751.98, 11,627.85 and 1,908.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,751.98, 11,627.85 and 1,908.64 is: 2,862.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,751.98 : 11,627.85 = 1,908.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,751.98/11,627.85 = 1,908.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,751.98x = 11,627.85 × 1,908.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,751.98x = 22,193,379.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,193,379.62/7,751.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,862.93

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