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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,779.57, 11,670.02 and 3,337.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,779.57, 11,670.02 and 3,337.44 is: 5,006.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,779.57 : 11,670.02 = 3,337.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,779.57/11,670.02 = 3,337.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,779.57x = 11,670.02 × 3,337.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,779.57x = 38,947,943.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,947,943.61/7,779.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,006.44

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