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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,665.23, 11,493.50 and 2,665.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,665.23, 11,493.50 and 2,665.30 is: 3,996.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,665.23 : 11,493.50 = 2,665.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,665.23/11,493.50 = 2,665.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,665.23x = 11,493.50 × 2,665.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,665.23x = 30,633,625.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,633,625.55/7,665.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,996.44

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