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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,663.20, 11,494.48 and 2,468.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,663.20, 11,494.48 and 2,468.96 is: 3,703.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,663.20 : 11,494.48 = 2,468.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,663.20/11,494.48 = 2,468.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,663.20x = 11,494.48 × 2,468.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,663.20x = 28,379,411.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,379,411.34/7,663.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,703.34

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