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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,664.83, 11,492.31 and 3,225.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,664.83, 11,492.31 and 3,225.37 is: 4,835.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,664.83 : 11,492.31 = 3,225.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,664.83/11,492.31 = 3,225.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,664.83x = 11,492.31 × 3,225.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,664.83x = 37,066,929.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,066,929.60/7,664.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,835.98

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