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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,741.27, 11,608.94 and 3,296.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,741.27, 11,608.94 and 3,296.12 is: 4,942.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,741.27 : 11,608.94 = 3,296.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,741.27/11,608.94 = 3,296.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,741.27x = 11,608.94 × 3,296.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,741.27x = 38,264,417.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,264,417.44/7,741.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,942.91

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