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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,366.68, 11,045.92 and 3,847.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,366.68, 11,045.92 and 3,847.88 is: 5,769.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,366.68 : 11,045.92 = 3,847.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,366.68/11,045.92 = 3,847.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,366.68x = 11,045.92 × 3,847.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,366.68x = 42,503,374.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,503,374.65/7,366.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,769.68

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