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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,668.57, 11,502.83 and 3,283.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,668.57, 11,502.83 and 3,283.17 is: 4,924.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,668.57 : 11,502.83 = 3,283.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,668.57/11,502.83 = 3,283.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,668.57x = 11,502.83 × 3,283.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,668.57x = 37,765,729.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,765,729.96/7,668.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,924.74

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