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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,665.32, 11,497.98 and 2,471.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,665.32, 11,497.98 and 2,471.96 is: 3,707.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,665.32 : 11,497.98 = 2,471.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,665.32/11,497.98 = 2,471.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,665.32x = 11,497.98 × 2,471.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,665.32x = 28,422,546.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,422,546.64/7,665.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,707.94

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