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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,656.08, 11,484.24 and 2,462

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,656.08, 11,484.24 and 2,462 is: 3,693.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,656.08 : 11,484.24 = 2,462 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,656.08/11,484.24 = 2,462/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,656.08x = 11,484.24 × 2,462
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,656.08x = 28,274,198.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,274,198.88/7,656.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,693.04

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