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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,663.31, 11,492.53 and 2,467.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,663.31, 11,492.53 and 2,467.97 is: 3,701.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,663.31 : 11,492.53 = 2,467.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,663.31/11,492.53 = 2,467.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,663.31x = 11,492.53 × 2,467.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,663.31x = 28,363,212.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,363,212.61/7,663.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,701.17

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