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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,659.29, 11,479.32 and 3,271.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,659.29, 11,479.32 and 3,271.59 is: 4,903.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,659.29 : 11,479.32 = 3,271.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,659.29/11,479.32 = 3,271.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,659.29x = 11,479.32 × 3,271.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,659.29x = 37,555,628.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,555,628.52/7,659.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,903.28

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