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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,741.71, 11,608.66 and 3,793.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,741.71, 11,608.66 and 3,793.26 is: 5,687.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,741.71 : 11,608.66 = 3,793.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,741.71/11,608.66 = 3,793.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,741.71x = 11,608.66 × 3,793.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,741.71x = 44,034,665.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,034,665.63/7,741.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,687.98

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