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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,668.36, 11,503.62 and 2,473.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,668.36, 11,503.62 and 2,473.02 is: 3,709.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,668.36 : 11,503.62 = 2,473.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,668.36/11,503.62 = 2,473.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,668.36x = 11,503.62 × 2,473.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,668.36x = 28,448,682.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,448,682.33/7,668.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,709.88

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