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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,541.67, 11,317.68 and 3,846.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,541.67, 11,317.68 and 3,846.42 is: 5,772.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,541.67 : 11,317.68 = 3,846.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,541.67/11,317.68 = 3,846.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,541.67x = 11,317.68 × 3,846.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,541.67x = 43,532,550.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,532,550.71/7,541.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,772.27

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