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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,663.43, 11,495.55 and 2,399.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,663.43, 11,495.55 and 2,399.16 is: 3,598.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,663.43 : 11,495.55 = 2,399.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,663.43/11,495.55 = 2,399.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,663.43x = 11,495.55 × 2,399.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,663.43x = 27,579,663.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,579,663.74/7,663.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,598.87

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