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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,660.44, 11,490.39 and 2,466.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,660.44, 11,490.39 and 2,466.45 is: 3,699.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,660.44 : 11,490.39 = 2,466.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,660.44/11,490.39 = 2,466.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,660.44x = 11,490.39 × 2,466.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,660.44x = 28,340,472.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,340,472.42/7,660.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,699.59

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