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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,837.80, 11,753.96 and 3,679.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,837.80, 11,753.96 and 3,679.76 is: 5,518.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,837.80 : 11,753.96 = 3,679.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,837.80/11,753.96 = 3,679.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,837.80x = 11,753.96 × 3,679.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,837.80x = 43,251,751.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,251,751.85/7,837.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,518.35

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