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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,828.69, 11,734.52 and 3,666.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,828.69, 11,734.52 and 3,666.10 is: 5,495.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,828.69 : 11,734.52 = 3,666.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,828.69/11,734.52 = 3,666.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,828.69x = 11,734.52 × 3,666.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,828.69x = 43,019,865.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,019,865.10/7,828.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,495.16

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