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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,845.75, 11,768.58 and 3,685.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,845.75, 11,768.58 and 3,685.73 is: 5,528.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,845.75 : 11,768.58 = 3,685.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,845.75/11,768.58 = 3,685.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,845.75x = 11,768.58 × 3,685.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,845.75x = 43,375,789.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,375,789.93/7,845.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,528.58

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