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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,675.96, 11,517.59 and 2,481.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,675.96, 11,517.59 and 2,481.84 is: 3,723.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,675.96 : 11,517.59 = 2,481.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,675.96/11,517.59 = 2,481.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,675.96x = 11,517.59 × 2,481.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,675.96x = 28,584,815.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,584,815.57/7,675.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,723.94

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