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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,659.72, 11,489.99 and 3,272.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,659.72, 11,489.99 and 3,272.76 is: 4,909.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,659.72 : 11,489.99 = 3,272.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,659.72/11,489.99 = 3,272.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,659.72x = 11,489.99 × 3,272.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,659.72x = 37,603,963.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,603,963.31/7,659.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,909.31

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