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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,654.58, 11,481.44 and 2,460.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,654.58, 11,481.44 and 2,460.04 is: 3,689.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,654.58 : 11,481.44 = 2,460.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,654.58/11,481.44 = 2,460.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,654.58x = 11,481.44 × 2,460.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,654.58x = 28,244,801.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,244,801.66/7,654.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,689.92

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