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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,768.29, 11,652.28 and 1,924.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,768.29, 11,652.28 and 1,924.89 is: 2,887.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,768.29 : 11,652.28 = 1,924.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,768.29/11,652.28 = 1,924.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,768.29x = 11,652.28 × 1,924.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,768.29x = 22,429,357.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,429,357.25/7,768.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,887.30

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