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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,747.23, 11,618.76 and 3,363.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,747.23, 11,618.76 and 3,363.66 is: 5,044.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,747.23 : 11,618.76 = 3,363.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,747.23/11,618.76 = 3,363.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,747.23x = 11,618.76 × 3,363.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,747.23x = 39,081,558.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,081,558.26/7,747.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,044.58

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