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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,763, 11,644.50 and 3,146

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,763, 11,644.50 and 3,146 is: 4,719

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,763 : 11,644.50 = 3,146 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,763/11,644.50 = 3,146/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,763x = 11,644.50 × 3,146
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,763x = 36,633,597
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,633,597/7,763
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,719

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