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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,753.70, 11,632.51 and 3,371.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,753.70, 11,632.51 and 3,371.94 is: 5,058.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,753.70 : 11,632.51 = 3,371.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,753.70/11,632.51 = 3,371.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,753.70x = 11,632.51 × 3,371.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,753.70x = 39,224,125.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,224,125.77/7,753.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,058.76

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