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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,901.54, 11,855.76 and 3,744.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,901.54, 11,855.76 and 3,744.51 is: 5,618.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,901.54 : 11,855.76 = 3,744.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,901.54/11,855.76 = 3,744.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,901.54x = 11,855.76 × 3,744.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,901.54x = 44,394,011.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,394,011.88/7,901.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,618.40

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