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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,652.46, 11,479.70 and 3,270.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,652.46, 11,479.70 and 3,270.93 is: 4,906.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,652.46 : 11,479.70 = 3,270.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,652.46/11,479.70 = 3,270.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,652.46x = 11,479.70 × 3,270.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,652.46x = 37,549,295.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,549,295.12/7,652.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,906.83

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