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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,646.65, 11,475.51 and 2,716.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,646.65, 11,475.51 and 2,716.33 is: 4,076.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,646.65 : 11,475.51 = 2,716.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,646.65/11,475.51 = 2,716.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,646.65x = 11,475.51 × 2,716.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,646.65x = 31,171,272.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,171,272.08/7,646.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,076.46

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