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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,771.76, 11,662.90 and 3,386.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,771.76, 11,662.90 and 3,386.68 is: 5,082.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,771.76 : 11,662.90 = 3,386.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,771.76/11,662.90 = 3,386.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,771.76x = 11,662.90 × 3,386.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,771.76x = 39,498,510.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,498,510.17/7,771.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,082.31

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