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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,676.26, 11,514.12 and 2,482

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,676.26, 11,514.12 and 2,482 is: 3,722.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,676.26 : 11,514.12 = 2,482 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,676.26/11,514.12 = 2,482/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,676.26x = 11,514.12 × 2,482
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,676.26x = 28,578,045.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,578,045.84/7,676.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,722.91

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