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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,671.52, 11,504.40 and 2,476

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,671.52, 11,504.40 and 2,476 is: 3,713.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,671.52 : 11,504.40 = 2,476 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,671.52/11,504.40 = 2,476/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,671.52x = 11,504.40 × 2,476
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,671.52x = 28,484,894.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,484,894.40/7,671.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,713.07

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