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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,764.96, 11,651.22 and 3,869.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,764.96, 11,651.22 and 3,869.94 is: 5,806.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,764.96 : 11,651.22 = 3,869.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,764.96/11,651.22 = 3,869.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,764.96x = 11,651.22 × 3,869.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,764.96x = 45,089,522.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,089,522.33/7,764.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,806.79

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