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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,673.79, 11,510.69 and 3,288.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,673.79, 11,510.69 and 3,288.41 is: 4,932.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,673.79 : 11,510.69 = 3,288.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,673.79/11,510.69 = 3,288.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,673.79x = 11,510.69 × 3,288.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,673.79x = 37,851,794.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,851,794.11/7,673.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,932.61

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