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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,652.60, 11,479.77 and 3,270.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,652.60, 11,479.77 and 3,270.50 is: 4,906.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,652.60 : 11,479.77 = 3,270.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,652.60/11,479.77 = 3,270.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,652.60x = 11,479.77 × 3,270.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,652.60x = 37,544,587.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,544,587.79/7,652.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,906.12

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