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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,711.81, 11,565.98 and 3,547.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,711.81, 11,565.98 and 3,547.82 is: 5,320.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,711.81 : 11,565.98 = 3,547.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,711.81/11,565.98 = 3,547.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,711.81x = 11,565.98 × 3,547.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,711.81x = 41,034,052.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,034,052.95/7,711.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,320.94

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