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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,664.98, 11,483.97 and 5,462.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,664.98, 11,483.97 and 5,462.32 is: 8,183.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,664.98 : 11,483.97 = 5,462.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,664.98/11,483.97 = 5,462.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,664.98x = 11,483.97 × 5,462.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,664.98x = 62,729,119.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,729,119.01/7,664.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,183.86

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