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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,714.63, 11,567.96 and 3,766.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,714.63, 11,567.96 and 3,766.07 is: 5,647.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,714.63 : 11,567.96 = 3,766.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,714.63/11,567.96 = 3,766.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,714.63x = 11,567.96 × 3,766.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,714.63x = 43,565,771.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,565,771.33/7,714.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,647.16

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