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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,655.24, 11,483.31 and 2,391.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,655.24, 11,483.31 and 2,391.01 is: 3,586.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,655.24 : 11,483.31 = 2,391.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,655.24/11,483.31 = 2,391.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,655.24x = 11,483.31 × 2,391.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,655.24x = 27,456,651.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,456,651.63/7,655.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,586.65

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