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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,836.66, 11,751.52 and 3,673.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,836.66, 11,751.52 and 3,673.31 is: 5,508.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,836.66 : 11,751.52 = 3,673.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,836.66/11,751.52 = 3,673.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,836.66x = 11,751.52 × 3,673.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,836.66x = 43,166,898.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,166,898.81/7,836.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,508.33

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