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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,725.36, 11,588.85 and 3,343.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,725.36, 11,588.85 and 3,343.26 is: 5,015.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,725.36 : 11,588.85 = 3,343.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,725.36/11,588.85 = 3,343.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,725.36x = 11,588.85 × 3,343.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,725.36x = 38,744,538.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,744,538.65/7,725.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,015.24

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