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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,747.96, 11,626.92 and 3,365.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,747.96, 11,626.92 and 3,365.88 is: 5,050.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,747.96 : 11,626.92 = 3,365.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,747.96/11,626.92 = 3,365.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,747.96x = 11,626.92 × 3,365.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,747.96x = 39,134,817.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,134,817.49/7,747.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,050.98

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