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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,655.58, 11,482.94 and 2,461.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,655.58, 11,482.94 and 2,461.04 is: 3,691.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,655.58 : 11,482.94 = 2,461.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,655.58/11,482.94 = 2,461.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,655.58x = 11,482.94 × 2,461.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,655.58x = 28,259,974.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,259,974.66/7,655.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,691.42

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