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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,663.58, 11,492.37 and 2,982.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,663.58, 11,492.37 and 2,982.97 is: 4,473.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,663.58 : 11,492.37 = 2,982.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,663.58/11,492.37 = 2,982.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,663.58x = 11,492.37 × 2,982.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,663.58x = 34,281,394.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,281,394.94/7,663.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,473.29

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