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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,748.80, 11,623.28 and 3,069.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,748.80, 11,623.28 and 3,069.95 is: 4,604.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,748.80 : 11,623.28 = 3,069.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,748.80/11,623.28 = 3,069.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,748.80x = 11,623.28 × 3,069.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,748.80x = 35,682,814.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,682,814.97/7,748.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,604.95

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