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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,755.66, 11,633.36 and 1,912.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,755.66, 11,633.36 and 1,912.28 is: 2,868.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,755.66 : 11,633.36 = 1,912.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,755.66/11,633.36 = 1,912.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,755.66x = 11,633.36 × 1,912.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,755.66x = 22,246,173.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,246,173.93/7,755.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,868.38

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