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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,660.60, 11,492.70 and 2,466.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,660.60, 11,492.70 and 2,466.52 is: 3,700.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,660.60 : 11,492.70 = 2,466.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,660.60/11,492.70 = 2,466.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,660.60x = 11,492.70 × 2,466.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,660.60x = 28,346,974.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,346,974.40/7,660.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,700.36

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