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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,663.02, 11,494.50 and 2,040.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,663.02, 11,494.50 and 2,040.69 is: 3,061.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,663.02 : 11,494.50 = 2,040.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,663.02/11,494.50 = 2,040.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,663.02x = 11,494.50 × 2,040.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,663.02x = 23,456,653.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,456,653.73/7,663.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,061.02

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