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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,741.48, 11,610.15 and 3,357.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,741.48, 11,610.15 and 3,357.91 is: 5,035.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,741.48 : 11,610.15 = 3,357.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,741.48/11,610.15 = 3,357.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,741.48x = 11,610.15 × 3,357.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,741.48x = 38,985,838.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,985,838.79/7,741.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,035.97

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