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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,668.98, 11,504.56 and 2,737.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,668.98, 11,504.56 and 2,737.58 is: 4,106.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,668.98 : 11,504.56 = 2,737.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,668.98/11,504.56 = 2,737.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,668.98x = 11,504.56 × 2,737.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,668.98x = 31,494,653.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,494,653.36/7,668.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,106.76

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