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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,771.65, 11,661.53 and 3,389.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,771.65, 11,661.53 and 3,389.55 is: 5,086.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,771.65 : 11,661.53 = 3,389.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,771.65/11,661.53 = 3,389.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,771.65x = 11,661.53 × 3,389.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,771.65x = 39,527,322.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,527,322.06/7,771.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,086.09

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