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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,747.42, 11,614.98 and 3,849.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,747.42, 11,614.98 and 3,849.70 is: 5,771.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,747.42 : 11,614.98 = 3,849.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,747.42/11,614.98 = 3,849.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,747.42x = 11,614.98 × 3,849.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,747.42x = 44,714,188.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,714,188.51/7,747.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,771.49

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