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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,751.52, 11,628.78 and 3,309.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,751.52, 11,628.78 and 3,309.12 is: 4,964.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,751.52 : 11,628.78 = 3,309.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,751.52/11,628.78 = 3,309.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,751.52x = 11,628.78 × 3,309.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,751.52x = 38,481,028.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,481,028.47/7,751.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,964.32

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