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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,668.60, 11,502.90 and 4,169.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,668.60, 11,502.90 and 4,169.40 is: 6,254.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,668.60 : 11,502.90 = 4,169.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,668.60/11,502.90 = 4,169.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,668.60x = 11,502.90 × 4,169.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,668.60x = 47,960,191.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,960,191.26/7,668.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,254.10

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