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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,663.24, 11,494.86 and 2,468.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,663.24, 11,494.86 and 2,468.44 is: 3,702.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,663.24 : 11,494.86 = 2,468.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,663.24/11,494.86 = 2,468.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,663.24x = 11,494.86 × 2,468.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,663.24x = 28,374,372.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,374,372.22/7,663.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,702.66

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