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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,609.52, 11,416.72 and 3,230.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,609.52, 11,416.72 and 3,230.66 is: 4,847.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,609.52 : 11,416.72 = 3,230.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,609.52/11,416.72 = 3,230.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,609.52x = 11,416.72 × 3,230.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,609.52x = 36,883,540.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,883,540.64/7,609.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,847.03

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