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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,666.98, 11,501.66 and 2,473.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,666.98, 11,501.66 and 2,473.38 is: 3,710.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,666.98 : 11,501.66 = 2,473.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,666.98/11,501.66 = 2,473.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,666.98x = 11,501.66 × 2,473.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,666.98x = 28,447,975.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,447,975.81/7,666.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,710.45

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