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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,663.28, 11,482.91 and 5,327.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,663.28, 11,482.91 and 5,327.82 is: 7,983.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,663.28 : 11,482.91 = 5,327.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,663.28/11,482.91 = 5,327.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,663.28x = 11,482.91 × 5,327.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,663.28x = 61,178,850.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,178,850.92/7,663.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,983.38

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