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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,650.52, 11,476.98 and 3,268

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,650.52, 11,476.98 and 3,268 is: 4,902.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,650.52 : 11,476.98 = 3,268 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,650.52/11,476.98 = 3,268/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,650.52x = 11,476.98 × 3,268
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,650.52x = 37,506,770.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,506,770.64/7,650.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,902.51

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