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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,725.72, 11,579.94 and 3,336.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,725.72, 11,579.94 and 3,336.60 is: 5,001.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,725.72 : 11,579.94 = 3,336.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,725.72/11,579.94 = 3,336.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,725.72x = 11,579.94 × 3,336.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,725.72x = 38,637,627.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,637,627.80/7,725.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,001.17

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