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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,827.65, 11,741.90 and 1,984.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,827.65, 11,741.90 and 1,984.31 is: 2,976.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,827.65 : 11,741.90 = 1,984.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,827.65/11,741.90 = 1,984.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,827.65x = 11,741.90 × 1,984.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,827.65x = 23,299,500.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,299,500.96/7,827.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,976.57

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