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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,750.92, 11,626.12 and 3,368.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,750.92, 11,626.12 and 3,368.38 is: 5,052.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,750.92 : 11,626.12 = 3,368.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,750.92/11,626.12 = 3,368.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,750.92x = 11,626.12 × 3,368.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,750.92x = 39,161,149.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,161,149.59/7,750.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,052.45

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