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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,662.87, 11,490.18 and 2,325.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,662.87, 11,490.18 and 2,325.31 is: 3,486.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,662.87 : 11,490.18 = 2,325.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,662.87/11,490.18 = 2,325.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,662.87x = 11,490.18 × 2,325.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,662.87x = 26,718,193.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,718,193.01/7,662.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,486.71

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