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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,656, 11,485.92 and 2,184

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,656, 11,485.92 and 2,184 is: 3,276.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,656 : 11,485.92 = 2,184 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,656/11,485.92 = 2,184/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,656x = 11,485.92 × 2,184
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,656x = 25,085,249.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,085,249.28/7,656
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,276.55

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