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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,675.44, 11,513.04 and 2,481.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,675.44, 11,513.04 and 2,481.72 is: 3,722.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,675.44 : 11,513.04 = 2,481.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,675.44/11,513.04 = 2,481.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,675.44x = 11,513.04 × 2,481.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,675.44x = 28,572,141.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,572,141.63/7,675.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,722.54

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