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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,711.74, 11,581.92 and 4,016.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,711.74, 11,581.92 and 4,016.52 is: 6,032.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,711.74 : 11,581.92 = 4,016.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,711.74/11,581.92 = 4,016.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,711.74x = 11,581.92 × 4,016.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,711.74x = 46,519,013.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,519,013.32/7,711.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,032.23

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