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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,651.71, 11,476.47 and 2,456.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,651.71, 11,476.47 and 2,456.91 is: 3,685.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,651.71 : 11,476.47 = 2,456.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,651.71/11,476.47 = 2,456.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,651.71x = 11,476.47 × 2,456.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,651.71x = 28,196,653.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,196,653.91/7,651.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,685.01

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