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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,756.66, 11,634.85 and 1,913.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,756.66, 11,634.85 and 1,913.28 is: 2,869.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,756.66 : 11,634.85 = 1,913.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,756.66/11,634.85 = 1,913.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,756.66x = 11,634.85 × 1,913.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,756.66x = 22,260,725.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,260,725.81/7,756.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,869.89

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