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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,740.24, 11,614.61 and 3,357.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,740.24, 11,614.61 and 3,357.72 is: 5,038.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,740.24 : 11,614.61 = 3,357.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,740.24/11,614.61 = 3,357.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,740.24x = 11,614.61 × 3,357.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,740.24x = 38,998,591.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,998,591.50/7,740.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,038.42

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