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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,658.14, 11,482.76 and 2,391.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,658.14, 11,482.76 and 2,391.80 is: 3,586.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,658.14 : 11,482.76 = 2,391.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,658.14/11,482.76 = 2,391.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,658.14x = 11,482.76 × 2,391.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,658.14x = 27,464,465.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,464,465.37/7,658.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,586.31

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