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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,664.40, 11,485.80 and 3,042

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,664.40, 11,485.80 and 3,042 is: 4,558.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,664.40 : 11,485.80 = 3,042 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,664.40/11,485.80 = 3,042/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,664.40x = 11,485.80 × 3,042
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,664.40x = 34,939,803.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,939,803.60/7,664.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,558.71

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