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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,812.70, 11,719.09 and 1,889.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,812.70, 11,719.09 and 1,889.58 is: 2,834.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,812.70 : 11,719.09 = 1,889.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,812.70/11,719.09 = 1,889.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,812.70x = 11,719.09 × 1,889.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,812.70x = 22,144,158.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,144,158.08/7,812.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,834.38

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