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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,768.08, 11,645.08 and 3,873.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,768.08, 11,645.08 and 3,873.68 is: 5,807.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,768.08 : 11,645.08 = 3,873.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,768.08/11,645.08 = 3,873.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,768.08x = 11,645.08 × 3,873.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,768.08x = 45,109,313.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,109,313.49/7,768.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,807.01

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