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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,758.13, 11,637.16 and 3,373.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,758.13, 11,637.16 and 3,373.19 is: 5,059.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,758.13 : 11,637.16 = 3,373.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,758.13/11,637.16 = 3,373.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,758.13x = 11,637.16 × 3,373.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,758.13x = 39,254,351.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,254,351.74/7,758.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,059.77

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