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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,669.79, 11,501.63 and 2,989.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,669.79, 11,501.63 and 2,989.10 is: 4,482.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,669.79 : 11,501.63 = 2,989.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,669.79/11,501.63 = 2,989.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,669.79x = 11,501.63 × 2,989.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,669.79x = 34,379,547.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,379,547.25/7,669.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,482.46

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