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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,759.26, 11,638.89 and 1,915.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,759.26, 11,638.89 and 1,915.79 is: 2,873.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,759.26 : 11,638.89 = 1,915.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,759.26/11,638.89 = 1,915.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,759.26x = 11,638.89 × 1,915.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,759.26x = 22,297,610.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,297,610.88/7,759.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,873.68

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