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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,658.59, 11,485.44 and 2,463.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,658.59, 11,485.44 and 2,463.25 is: 3,694.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,658.59 : 11,485.44 = 2,463.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,658.59/11,485.44 = 2,463.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,658.59x = 11,485.44 × 2,463.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,658.59x = 28,291,510.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,291,510.08/7,658.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,694.09

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