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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,665.78, 11,492.82 and 3,965.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,665.78, 11,492.82 and 3,965.67 is: 5,945.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,665.78 : 11,492.82 = 3,965.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,665.78/11,492.82 = 3,965.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,665.78x = 11,492.82 × 3,965.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,665.78x = 45,576,731.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,576,731.49/7,665.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,945.48

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