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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,669.47, 11,501.74 and 2,474.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,669.47, 11,501.74 and 2,474.13 is: 3,710.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,669.47 : 11,501.74 = 2,474.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,669.47/11,501.74 = 2,474.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,669.47x = 11,501.74 × 2,474.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,669.47x = 28,456,799.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,456,799.99/7,669.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,710.40

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