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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,675.87, 11,511.66 and 3,292.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,675.87, 11,511.66 and 3,292.28 is: 4,937.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,675.87 : 11,511.66 = 3,292.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,675.87/11,511.66 = 3,292.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,675.87x = 11,511.66 × 3,292.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,675.87x = 37,899,607.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,899,607.98/7,675.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,937.50

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