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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,664.98, 11,501.83 and 2,984.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,664.98, 11,501.83 and 2,984.38 is: 4,478.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,664.98 : 11,501.83 = 2,984.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,664.98/11,501.83 = 2,984.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,664.98x = 11,501.83 × 2,984.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,664.98x = 34,325,795.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,325,795.20/7,664.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,478.26

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