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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,650, 11,476.92 and 2,178

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,650, 11,476.92 and 2,178 is: 3,267.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,650 : 11,476.92 = 2,178 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,650/11,476.92 = 2,178/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,650x = 11,476.92 × 2,178
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,650x = 24,996,731.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,996,731.76/7,650
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,267.55

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