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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,701.79, 11,545.68 and 3,999.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,701.79, 11,545.68 and 3,999.68 is: 5,995.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,701.79 : 11,545.68 = 3,999.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,701.79/11,545.68 = 3,999.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,701.79x = 11,545.68 × 3,999.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,701.79x = 46,179,025.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,179,025.38/7,701.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,995.89

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