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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,566.14, 11,359.74 and 3,870.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,566.14, 11,359.74 and 3,870.92 is: 5,811.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,566.14 : 11,359.74 = 3,870.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,566.14/11,359.74 = 3,870.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,566.14x = 11,359.74 × 3,870.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,566.14x = 43,972,687.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,972,687.68/7,566.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,811.77

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