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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,563.23, 11,334.98 and 3,862.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,563.23, 11,334.98 and 3,862.34 is: 5,788.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,563.23 : 11,334.98 = 3,862.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,563.23/11,334.98 = 3,862.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,563.23x = 11,334.98 × 3,862.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,563.23x = 43,779,489.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,779,489.98/7,563.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,788.47

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