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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,667.57, 11,499.89 and 2,401.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,667.57, 11,499.89 and 2,401.79 is: 3,602.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,667.57 : 11,499.89 = 2,401.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,667.57/11,499.89 = 2,401.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,667.57x = 11,499.89 × 2,401.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,667.57x = 27,620,269.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,620,269.31/7,667.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,602.22

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