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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,721.46, 11,572.88 and 3,555.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,721.46, 11,572.88 and 3,555.77 is: 5,329.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,721.46 : 11,572.88 = 3,555.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,721.46/11,572.88 = 3,555.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,721.46x = 11,572.88 × 3,555.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,721.46x = 41,150,423.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,150,423.87/7,721.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,329.36

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