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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,565.85, 11,346.26 and 3,667.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,565.85, 11,346.26 and 3,667.77 is: 5,500.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,565.85 : 11,346.26 = 3,667.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,565.85/11,346.26 = 3,667.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,565.85x = 11,346.26 × 3,667.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,565.85x = 41,615,453.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,615,453.70/7,565.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,500.43

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