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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,667.97, 11,499.49 and 2,472.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,667.97, 11,499.49 and 2,472.63 is: 3,708.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,667.97 : 11,499.49 = 2,472.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,667.97/11,499.49 = 2,472.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,667.97x = 11,499.49 × 2,472.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,667.97x = 28,433,983.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,433,983.96/7,667.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,708.15

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