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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,563.69, 11,348.91 and 3,863.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,563.69, 11,348.91 and 3,863.97 is: 5,797.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,563.69 : 11,348.91 = 3,863.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,563.69/11,348.91 = 3,863.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,563.69x = 11,348.91 × 3,863.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,563.69x = 43,851,847.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,851,847.77/7,563.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,797.68

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