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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,655.49, 11,483.69 and 2,391.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,655.49, 11,483.69 and 2,391.26 is: 3,587.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,655.49 : 11,483.69 = 2,391.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,655.49/11,483.69 = 2,391.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,655.49x = 11,483.69 × 2,391.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,655.49x = 27,460,419.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,460,419.17/7,655.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,587.02

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