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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,750.84, 11,626.34 and 3,071.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,750.84, 11,626.34 and 3,071.98 is: 4,607.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,750.84 : 11,626.34 = 3,071.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,750.84/11,626.34 = 3,071.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,750.84x = 11,626.34 × 3,071.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,750.84x = 35,715,817.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,715,817.73/7,750.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,607.99

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