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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,577.29, 11,368.67 and 3,881.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,577.29, 11,368.67 and 3,881.26 is: 5,823.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,577.29 : 11,368.67 = 3,881.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,577.29/11,368.67 = 3,881.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,577.29x = 11,368.67 × 3,881.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,577.29x = 44,124,716.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,124,716.30/7,577.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,823.29

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