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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,660.38, 11,490.56 and 2,466.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,660.38, 11,490.56 and 2,466.26 is: 3,699.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,660.38 : 11,490.56 = 2,466.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,660.38/11,490.56 = 2,466.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,660.38x = 11,490.56 × 2,466.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,660.38x = 28,338,708.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,338,708.51/7,660.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,699.39

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