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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,653.24, 11,480.31 and 2,389.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,653.24, 11,480.31 and 2,389.01 is: 3,583.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,653.24 : 11,480.31 = 2,389.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,653.24/11,480.31 = 2,389.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,653.24x = 11,480.31 × 2,389.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,653.24x = 27,426,517.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,426,517.99/7,653.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,583.65

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