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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,652.48, 11,469.09 and 3,491.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,652.48, 11,469.09 and 3,491.71 is: 5,233.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,652.48 : 11,469.09 = 3,491.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,652.48/11,469.09 = 3,491.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,652.48x = 11,469.09 × 3,491.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,652.48x = 40,046,720.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,046,720.67/7,652.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,233.17

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