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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,663.32, 11,494.58 and 2,468.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,663.32, 11,494.58 and 2,468.79 is: 3,703.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,663.32 : 11,494.58 = 2,468.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,663.32/11,494.58 = 2,468.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,663.32x = 11,494.58 × 2,468.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,663.32x = 28,377,691.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,377,691.81/7,663.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,703.05

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