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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,752.27, 11,628.40 and 1,908.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,752.27, 11,628.40 and 1,908.88 is: 2,863.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,752.27 : 11,628.40 = 1,908.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,752.27/11,628.40 = 1,908.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,752.27x = 11,628.40 × 1,908.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,752.27x = 22,197,220.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,197,220.19/7,752.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,863.32

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