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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,741.90, 11,614.65 and 3,299.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,741.90, 11,614.65 and 3,299.82 is: 4,950.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,741.90 : 11,614.65 = 3,299.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,741.90/11,614.65 = 3,299.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,741.90x = 11,614.65 × 3,299.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,741.90x = 38,326,254.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,326,254.36/7,741.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,950.50

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