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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,664.40, 11,499.44 and 3,285.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,664.40, 11,499.44 and 3,285.27 is: 4,929.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,664.40 : 11,499.44 = 3,285.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,664.40/11,499.44 = 3,285.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,664.40x = 11,499.44 × 3,285.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,664.40x = 37,778,748.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,778,748.82/7,664.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,929.12

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