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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,664.44, 11,497.42 and 2,984.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,664.44, 11,497.42 and 2,984.80 is: 4,477.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,664.44 : 11,497.42 = 2,984.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,664.44/11,497.42 = 2,984.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,664.44x = 11,497.42 × 2,984.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,664.44x = 34,317,499.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,317,499.22/7,664.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,477.50

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