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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,741.44, 11,606.34 and 3,791.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,741.44, 11,606.34 and 3,791.46 is: 5,684.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,741.44 : 11,606.34 = 3,791.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,741.44/11,606.34 = 3,791.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,741.44x = 11,606.34 × 3,791.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,741.44x = 44,004,973.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,004,973.86/7,741.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,684.34

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