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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,751.48, 11,626.96 and 3,368.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,751.48, 11,626.96 and 3,368.94 is: 5,053.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,751.48 : 11,626.96 = 3,368.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,751.48/11,626.96 = 3,368.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,751.48x = 11,626.96 × 3,368.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,751.48x = 39,170,534.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,170,534.83/7,751.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,053.30

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