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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,663.70, 11,495.55 and 3,281.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,663.70, 11,495.55 and 3,281.60 is: 4,922.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,663.70 : 11,495.55 = 3,281.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,663.70/11,495.55 = 3,281.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,663.70x = 11,495.55 × 3,281.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,663.70x = 37,723,796.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,723,796.88/7,663.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,922.40

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