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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,747.38, 11,618.99 and 3,363.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,747.38, 11,618.99 and 3,363.79 is: 5,044.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,747.38 : 11,618.99 = 3,363.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,747.38/11,618.99 = 3,363.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,747.38x = 11,618.99 × 3,363.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,747.38x = 39,083,825.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,083,825.55/7,747.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,044.78

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