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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,650.38, 11,475.80 and 2,385.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,650.38, 11,475.80 and 2,385.58 is: 3,578.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,650.38 : 11,475.80 = 2,385.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,650.38/11,475.80 = 2,385.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,650.38x = 11,475.80 × 2,385.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,650.38x = 27,376,369.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,376,369.66/7,650.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,578.43

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