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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,665.28, 11,498.88 and 2,471.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,665.28, 11,498.88 and 2,471.68 is: 3,707.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,665.28 : 11,498.88 = 2,471.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,665.28/11,498.88 = 2,471.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,665.28x = 11,498.88 × 2,471.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,665.28x = 28,421,551.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,421,551.72/7,665.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,707.83

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