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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,664.80, 11,497.18 and 3,279.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,664.80, 11,497.18 and 3,279.40 is: 4,919.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,664.80 : 11,497.18 = 3,279.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,664.80/11,497.18 = 3,279.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,664.80x = 11,497.18 × 3,279.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,664.80x = 37,703,852.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,703,852.09/7,664.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,919.09

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