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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,661.93, 11,493.30 and 2,397.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,661.93, 11,493.30 and 2,397.66 is: 3,596.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,661.93 : 11,493.30 = 2,397.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,661.93/11,493.30 = 2,397.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,661.93x = 11,493.30 × 2,397.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,661.93x = 27,557,025.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,557,025.68/7,661.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,596.62

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