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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,664.43, 11,498.96 and 2,734.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,664.43, 11,498.96 and 2,734.45 is: 4,102.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,664.43 : 11,498.96 = 2,734.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,664.43/11,498.96 = 2,734.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,664.43x = 11,498.96 × 2,734.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,664.43x = 31,443,288.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,443,288.75/7,664.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,102.50

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