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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,651.17, 11,483.96 and 3,758.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,651.17, 11,483.96 and 3,758.37 is: 5,641.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,651.17 : 11,483.96 = 3,758.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,651.17/11,483.96 = 3,758.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,651.17x = 11,483.96 × 3,758.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,651.17x = 43,160,951.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,160,951.95/7,651.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,641.09

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