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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,771.30, 11,656.74 and 1,927.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,771.30, 11,656.74 and 1,927.84 is: 2,891.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,771.30 : 11,656.74 = 1,927.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,771.30/11,656.74 = 1,927.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,771.30x = 11,656.74 × 1,927.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,771.30x = 22,472,329.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,472,329.64/7,771.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,891.71

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