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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,653.64, 11,480.68 and 2,388.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,653.64, 11,480.68 and 2,388.82 is: 3,583.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,653.64 : 11,480.68 = 2,388.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,653.64/11,480.68 = 2,388.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,653.64x = 11,480.68 × 2,388.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,653.64x = 27,425,278.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,425,278.00/7,653.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,583.30

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