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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,769.90, 11,654.86 and 1,926.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,769.90, 11,654.86 and 1,926.48 is: 2,889.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,769.90 : 11,654.86 = 1,926.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,769.90/11,654.86 = 1,926.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,769.90x = 11,654.86 × 1,926.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,769.90x = 22,452,854.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,452,854.69/7,769.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,889.72

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