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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,664.16, 11,496.60 and 2,473.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,664.16, 11,496.60 and 2,473.68 is: 3,710.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,664.16 : 11,496.60 = 2,473.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,664.16/11,496.60 = 2,473.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,664.16x = 11,496.60 × 2,473.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,664.16x = 28,438,909.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,438,909.49/7,664.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,710.64

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