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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,705.89, 11,533.80 and 4,002.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,705.89, 11,533.80 and 4,002.84 is: 5,991.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,705.89 : 11,533.80 = 4,002.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,705.89/11,533.80 = 4,002.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,705.89x = 11,533.80 × 4,002.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,705.89x = 46,167,955.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,167,955.99/7,705.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,991.26

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