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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,658.32, 11,484.92 and 2,462.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,658.32, 11,484.92 and 2,462.96 is: 3,693.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,658.32 : 11,484.92 = 2,462.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,658.32/11,484.92 = 2,462.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,658.32x = 11,484.92 × 2,462.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,658.32x = 28,286,898.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,286,898.56/7,658.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,693.62

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