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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,660.02, 11,490.27 and 2,466.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,660.02, 11,490.27 and 2,466.42 is: 3,699.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,660.02 : 11,490.27 = 2,466.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,660.02/11,490.27 = 2,466.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,660.02x = 11,490.27 × 2,466.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,660.02x = 28,339,831.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,339,831.73/7,660.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,699.71

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