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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,603.52, 11,401.44 and 2,984

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,603.52, 11,401.44 and 2,984 is: 4,474.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,603.52 : 11,401.44 = 2,984 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,603.52/11,401.44 = 2,984/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,603.52x = 11,401.44 × 2,984
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,603.52x = 34,021,896.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,021,896.96/7,603.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,474.49

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