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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,646.16, 11,465.35 and 2,967.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,646.16, 11,465.35 and 2,967.51 is: 4,449.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,646.16 : 11,465.35 = 2,967.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,646.16/11,465.35 = 2,967.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,646.16x = 11,465.35 × 2,967.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,646.16x = 34,023,587.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,023,587.48/7,646.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,449.76

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