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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,660, 11,489.91 and 3,969.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,660, 11,489.91 and 3,969.46 is: 5,954.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,660 : 11,489.91 = 3,969.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,660/11,489.91 = 3,969.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,660x = 11,489.91 × 3,969.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,660x = 45,608,738.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,608,738.15/7,660
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,954.14

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