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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,708.68, 11,552.94 and 3,094.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,708.68, 11,552.94 and 3,094.92 is: 4,638.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,708.68 : 11,552.94 = 3,094.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,708.68/11,552.94 = 3,094.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,708.68x = 11,552.94 × 3,094.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,708.68x = 35,755,425.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,755,425.06/7,708.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,638.33

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