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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,651.65, 11,475.20 and 2,972.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,651.65, 11,475.20 and 2,972.39 is: 4,457.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,651.65 : 11,475.20 = 2,972.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,651.65/11,475.20 = 2,972.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,651.65x = 11,475.20 × 2,972.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,651.65x = 34,108,697.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,108,697.49/7,651.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,457.69

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