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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,748.33, 11,615.97 and 3,362.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,748.33, 11,615.97 and 3,362.49 is: 5,040.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,748.33 : 11,615.97 = 3,362.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,748.33/11,615.97 = 3,362.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,748.33x = 11,615.97 × 3,362.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,748.33x = 39,058,582.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,058,582.97/7,748.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,040.90

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