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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,663.44, 11,493.71 and 2,397.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,663.44, 11,493.71 and 2,397.66 is: 3,596.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,663.44 : 11,493.71 = 2,397.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,663.44/11,493.71 = 2,397.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,663.44x = 11,493.71 × 2,397.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,663.44x = 27,558,008.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,558,008.43/7,663.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,596.04

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