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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,550.97, 11,329.83 and 3,851.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,550.97, 11,329.83 and 3,851.25 is: 5,778.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,550.97 : 11,329.83 = 3,851.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,550.97/11,329.83 = 3,851.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,550.97x = 11,329.83 × 3,851.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,550.97x = 43,634,007.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,634,007.79/7,550.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,778.60

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