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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,652.98, 11,477.04 and 2,972.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,652.98, 11,477.04 and 2,972.67 is: 4,458.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,652.98 : 11,477.04 = 2,972.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,652.98/11,477.04 = 2,972.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,652.98x = 11,477.04 × 2,972.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,652.98x = 34,117,452.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,117,452.50/7,652.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,458.06

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