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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,660.26, 11,490.96 and 3,277.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,660.26, 11,490.96 and 3,277.74 is: 4,916.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,660.26 : 11,490.96 = 3,277.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,660.26/11,490.96 = 3,277.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,660.26x = 11,490.96 × 3,277.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,660.26x = 37,664,379.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,664,379.23/7,660.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,916.85

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