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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,697.78, 11,541.85 and 3,253.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,697.78, 11,541.85 and 3,253.14 is: 4,877.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,697.78 : 11,541.85 = 3,253.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,697.78/11,541.85 = 3,253.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,697.78x = 11,541.85 × 3,253.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,697.78x = 37,547,245.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,547,245.78/7,697.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,877.68

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