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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,651.52, 11,478.48 and 3,269

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,651.52, 11,478.48 and 3,269 is: 4,904.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,651.52 : 11,478.48 = 3,269 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,651.52/11,478.48 = 3,269/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,651.52x = 11,478.48 × 3,269
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,651.52x = 37,523,151.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,523,151.12/7,651.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,904.01

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