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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,630.92, 11,452.86 and 3,017.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,630.92, 11,452.86 and 3,017.16 is: 4,528.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,630.92 : 11,452.86 = 3,017.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,630.92/11,452.86 = 3,017.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,630.92x = 11,452.86 × 3,017.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,630.92x = 34,555,111.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,555,111.08/7,630.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,528.30

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