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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,654.82, 11,481.42 and 3,747.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,654.82, 11,481.42 and 3,747.38 is: 5,620.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,654.82 : 11,481.42 = 3,747.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,654.82/11,481.42 = 3,747.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,654.82x = 11,481.42 × 3,747.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,654.82x = 43,025,243.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,025,243.68/7,654.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,620.67

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