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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,827.83, 11,741.75 and 1,984.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,827.83, 11,741.75 and 1,984.47 is: 2,976.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,827.83 : 11,741.75 = 1,984.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,827.83/11,741.75 = 1,984.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,827.83x = 11,741.75 × 1,984.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,827.83x = 23,301,140.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,301,140.70/7,827.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,976.71

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