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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,663.52, 11,492.04 and 2,397.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,663.52, 11,492.04 and 2,397.12 is: 3,594.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,663.52 : 11,492.04 = 2,397.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,663.52/11,492.04 = 2,397.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,663.52x = 11,492.04 × 2,397.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,663.52x = 27,547,798.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,547,798.92/7,663.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,594.67

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