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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,563.27, 11,351.96 and 3,868.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,563.27, 11,351.96 and 3,868.16 is: 5,805.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,563.27 : 11,351.96 = 3,868.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,563.27/11,351.96 = 3,868.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,563.27x = 11,351.96 × 3,868.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,563.27x = 43,911,178.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,911,178.25/7,563.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,805.85

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