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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,921.89, 11,883.69 and 2,727.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,921.89, 11,883.69 and 2,727.81 is: 4,092.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,921.89 : 11,883.69 = 2,727.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,921.89/11,883.69 = 2,727.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,921.89x = 11,883.69 × 2,727.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,921.89x = 32,416,448.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,416,448.42/7,921.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,092.01

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