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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,577.54, 11,368.68 and 3,882.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,577.54, 11,368.68 and 3,882.37 is: 5,824.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,577.54 : 11,368.68 = 3,882.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,577.54/11,368.68 = 3,882.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,577.54x = 11,368.68 × 3,882.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,577.54x = 44,137,379.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,137,379.45/7,577.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,824.76

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