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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,664.24, 11,496.36 and 2,469.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,664.24, 11,496.36 and 2,469.44 is: 3,704.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,664.24 : 11,496.36 = 2,469.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,664.24/11,496.36 = 2,469.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,664.24x = 11,496.36 × 2,469.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,664.24x = 28,389,571.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,389,571.24/7,664.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,704.16

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