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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,652.86, 11,476.59 and 2,457.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,652.86, 11,476.59 and 2,457.34 is: 3,685.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,652.86 : 11,476.59 = 2,457.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,652.86/11,476.59 = 2,457.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,652.86x = 11,476.59 × 2,457.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,652.86x = 28,201,883.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,201,883.67/7,652.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,685.14

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