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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,656.93, 11,482.56 and 2,725.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,656.93, 11,482.56 and 2,725.25 is: 4,086.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,656.93 : 11,482.56 = 2,725.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,656.93/11,482.56 = 2,725.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,656.93x = 11,482.56 × 2,725.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,656.93x = 31,292,789.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,292,789.23/7,656.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,086.86

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