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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,655.62, 11,482.62 and 2,461.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,655.62, 11,482.62 and 2,461.09 is: 3,691.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,655.62 : 11,482.62 = 2,461.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,655.62/11,482.62 = 2,461.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,655.62x = 11,482.62 × 2,461.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,655.62x = 28,259,761.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,259,761.26/7,655.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,691.37

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