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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,663.47, 11,492.70 and 2,468.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,663.47, 11,492.70 and 2,468.13 is: 3,701.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,663.47 : 11,492.70 = 2,468.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,663.47/11,492.70 = 2,468.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,663.47x = 11,492.70 × 2,468.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,663.47x = 28,365,477.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,365,477.65/7,663.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,701.39

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