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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,673.37, 11,503.85 and 2,405.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,673.37, 11,503.85 and 2,405.67 is: 3,606.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,673.37 : 11,503.85 = 2,405.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,673.37/11,503.85 = 2,405.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,673.37x = 11,503.85 × 2,405.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,673.37x = 27,674,454.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,674,454.80/7,673.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,606.56

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