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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,644.06, 11,466.72 and 3,261.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,644.06, 11,466.72 and 3,261.60 is: 4,892.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,644.06 : 11,466.72 = 3,261.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,644.06/11,466.72 = 3,261.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,644.06x = 11,466.72 × 3,261.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,644.06x = 37,399,853.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,399,853.95/7,644.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,892.67

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