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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,655.32, 11,481.88 and 2,460.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,655.32, 11,481.88 and 2,460.52 is: 3,690.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,655.32 : 11,481.88 = 2,460.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,655.32/11,481.88 = 2,460.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,655.32x = 11,481.88 × 2,460.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,655.32x = 28,251,395.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,251,395.38/7,655.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,690.43

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