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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,773.23, 11,659.73 and 1,929.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,773.23, 11,659.73 and 1,929.89 is: 2,894.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,773.23 : 11,659.73 = 1,929.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,773.23/11,659.73 = 1,929.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,773.23x = 11,659.73 × 1,929.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,773.23x = 22,501,986.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,501,986.68/7,773.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,894.81

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