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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,734.65, 11,607.78 and 3,055.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,734.65, 11,607.78 and 3,055.88 is: 4,586.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,734.65 : 11,607.78 = 3,055.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,734.65/11,607.78 = 3,055.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,734.65x = 11,607.78 × 3,055.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,734.65x = 35,471,924.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,471,924.71/7,734.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,586.11

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