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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,666.22, 11,499.33 and 3,283.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,666.22, 11,499.33 and 3,283.31 is: 4,924.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,666.22 : 11,499.33 = 3,283.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,666.22/11,499.33 = 3,283.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,666.22x = 11,499.33 × 3,283.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,666.22x = 37,755,865.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,755,865.18/7,666.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,924.97

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