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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,841.92, 11,759.44 and 3,683.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,841.92, 11,759.44 and 3,683.11 is: 5,523.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,841.92 : 11,759.44 = 3,683.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,841.92/11,759.44 = 3,683.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,841.92x = 11,759.44 × 3,683.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,841.92x = 43,311,311.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,311,311.06/7,841.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,523.05

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