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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,667.44, 11,501.14 and 2,402.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,667.44, 11,501.14 and 2,402.85 is: 3,604.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,667.44 : 11,501.14 = 2,402.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,667.44/11,501.14 = 2,402.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,667.44x = 11,501.14 × 2,402.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,667.44x = 27,635,508.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,635,508.24/7,667.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,604.27

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