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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,668.65, 11,502.97 and 2,474.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,668.65, 11,502.97 and 2,474.53 is: 3,711.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,668.65 : 11,502.97 = 2,474.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,668.65/11,502.97 = 2,474.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,668.65x = 11,502.97 × 2,474.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,668.65x = 28,464,444.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,464,444.35/7,668.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,711.79

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