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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,741.26, 11,622.51 and 3,996.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,741.26, 11,622.51 and 3,996.17 is: 5,999.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,741.26 : 11,622.51 = 3,996.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,741.26/11,622.51 = 3,996.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,741.26x = 11,622.51 × 3,996.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,741.26x = 46,445,467.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,445,467.67/7,741.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,999.73

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