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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,748, 11,627.44 and 3,366.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,748, 11,627.44 and 3,366.68 is: 5,052.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,748 : 11,627.44 = 3,366.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,748/11,627.44 = 3,366.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,748x = 11,627.44 × 3,366.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,748x = 39,145,869.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,145,869.70/7,748
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,052.38

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