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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,666.53, 11,497.37 and 3,282.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,666.53, 11,497.37 and 3,282.81 is: 4,923.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,666.53 : 11,497.37 = 3,282.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,666.53/11,497.37 = 3,282.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,666.53x = 11,497.37 × 3,282.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,666.53x = 37,743,664.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,743,664.80/7,666.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,923.17

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