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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,657.26, 11,485.62 and 2,463

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,657.26, 11,485.62 and 2,463 is: 3,694.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,657.26 : 11,485.62 = 2,463 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,657.26/11,485.62 = 2,463/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,657.26x = 11,485.62 × 2,463
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,657.26x = 28,289,082.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,289,082.06/7,657.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,694.41

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