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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,778.28, 11,668.02 and 3,831.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,778.28, 11,668.02 and 3,831.66 is: 5,747.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,778.28 : 11,668.02 = 3,831.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,778.28/11,668.02 = 3,831.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,778.28x = 11,668.02 × 3,831.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,778.28x = 44,707,885.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,707,885.51/7,778.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,747.79

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