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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,650.32, 11,471.96 and 3,030.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,650.32, 11,471.96 and 3,030.16 is: 4,543.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,650.32 : 11,471.96 = 3,030.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,650.32/11,471.96 = 3,030.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,650.32x = 11,471.96 × 3,030.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,650.32x = 34,761,874.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,761,874.31/7,650.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,543.85

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