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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,669.44, 11,502.24 and 2,475.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,669.44, 11,502.24 and 2,475.60 is: 3,712.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,669.44 : 11,502.24 = 2,475.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,669.44/11,502.24 = 2,475.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,669.44x = 11,502.24 × 2,475.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,669.44x = 28,474,945.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,474,945.34/7,669.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,712.78

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