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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,663.65, 11,490.36 and 2,980.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,663.65, 11,490.36 and 2,980.74 is: 4,469.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,663.65 : 11,490.36 = 2,980.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,663.65/11,490.36 = 2,980.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,663.65x = 11,490.36 × 2,980.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,663.65x = 34,249,775.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,249,775.67/7,663.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,469.12

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