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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,660.50, 11,490.66 and 3,969.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,660.50, 11,490.66 and 3,969.96 is: 5,954.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,660.50 : 11,490.66 = 3,969.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,660.50/11,490.66 = 3,969.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,660.50x = 11,490.66 × 3,969.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,660.50x = 45,617,460.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,617,460.57/7,660.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,954.89

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