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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,920.79, 11,873.88 and 3,762.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,920.79, 11,873.88 and 3,762.77 is: 5,640.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,920.79 : 11,873.88 = 3,762.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,920.79/11,873.88 = 3,762.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,920.79x = 11,873.88 × 3,762.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,920.79x = 44,678,620.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,678,620.08/7,920.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,640.68

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