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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,791.96, 11,682.72 and 3,629.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,791.96, 11,682.72 and 3,629.64 is: 5,442.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,791.96 : 11,682.72 = 3,629.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,791.96/11,682.72 = 3,629.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,791.96x = 11,682.72 × 3,629.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,791.96x = 42,404,067.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,404,067.82/7,791.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,442.03

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