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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,660.38, 11,490.57 and 2,466.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,660.38, 11,490.57 and 2,466.66 is: 3,699.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,660.38 : 11,490.57 = 2,466.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,660.38/11,490.57 = 2,466.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,660.38x = 11,490.57 × 2,466.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,660.38x = 28,343,329.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,343,329.40/7,660.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,699.99

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