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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,835.64, 11,748.76 and 3,676.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,835.64, 11,748.76 and 3,676.56 is: 5,512.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,835.64 : 11,748.76 = 3,676.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,835.64/11,748.76 = 3,676.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,835.64x = 11,748.76 × 3,676.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,835.64x = 43,195,021.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,195,021.07/7,835.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,512.63

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