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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,617.52, 11,427.48 and 3,235

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,617.52, 11,427.48 and 3,235 is: 4,853.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,617.52 : 11,427.48 = 3,235 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,617.52/11,427.48 = 3,235/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,617.52x = 11,427.48 × 3,235
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,617.52x = 36,967,897.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,967,897.80/7,617.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,853.01

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