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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,548.83, 11,317.77 and 3,802.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,548.83, 11,317.77 and 3,802.91 is: 5,701.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,548.83 : 11,317.77 = 3,802.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,548.83/11,317.77 = 3,802.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,548.83x = 11,317.77 × 3,802.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,548.83x = 43,040,441.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,040,441.70/7,548.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,701.61

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