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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,656.96, 11,485.44 and 2,184.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,656.96, 11,485.44 and 2,184.96 is: 3,277.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,656.96 : 11,485.44 = 2,184.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,656.96/11,485.44 = 2,184.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,656.96x = 11,485.44 × 2,184.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,656.96x = 25,095,226.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,095,226.98/7,656.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,277.44

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