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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,663.48, 11,484.33 and 5,901.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,663.48, 11,484.33 and 5,901.82 is: 8,844.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,663.48 : 11,484.33 = 5,901.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,663.48/11,484.33 = 5,901.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,663.48x = 11,484.33 × 5,901.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,663.48x = 67,778,448.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,778,448.48/7,663.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,844.34

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