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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,649.91, 11,476.49 and 2,459.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,649.91, 11,476.49 and 2,459.43 is: 3,689.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,649.91 : 11,476.49 = 2,459.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,649.91/11,476.49 = 2,459.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,649.91x = 11,476.49 × 2,459.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,649.91x = 28,225,611.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,225,611.50/7,649.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,689.67

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