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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,646.67, 11,471.83 and 3,265.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,646.67, 11,471.83 and 3,265.38 is: 4,898.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,646.67 : 11,471.83 = 3,265.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,646.67/11,471.83 = 3,265.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,646.67x = 11,471.83 × 3,265.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,646.67x = 37,459,876.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,459,876.08/7,646.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,898.85

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