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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,655.67, 11,483.55 and 3,038.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,655.67, 11,483.55 and 3,038.67 is: 4,558.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,655.67 : 11,483.55 = 3,038.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,655.67/11,483.55 = 3,038.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,655.67x = 11,483.55 × 3,038.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,655.67x = 34,894,718.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,894,718.88/7,655.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,558.02

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