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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,754.68, 11,634.74 and 3,371.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,754.68, 11,634.74 and 3,371.56 is: 5,058.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,754.68 : 11,634.74 = 3,371.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,754.68/11,634.74 = 3,371.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,754.68x = 11,634.74 × 3,371.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,754.68x = 39,227,223.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,227,223.99/7,754.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,058.52

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