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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,544.16, 11,323.14 and 3,849

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,544.16, 11,323.14 and 3,849 is: 5,777.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,544.16 : 11,323.14 = 3,849 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,544.16/11,323.14 = 3,849/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,544.16x = 11,323.14 × 3,849
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,544.16x = 43,582,765.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,582,765.86/7,544.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,777.02

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