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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,664.97, 11,498.66 and 2,471.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,664.97, 11,498.66 and 2,471.37 is: 3,707.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,664.97 : 11,498.66 = 2,471.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,664.97/11,498.66 = 2,471.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,664.97x = 11,498.66 × 2,471.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,664.97x = 28,417,431.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,417,431.01/7,664.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,707.44

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