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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,676.38, 11,514.04 and 2,995.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,676.38, 11,514.04 and 2,995.53 is: 4,493.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,676.38 : 11,514.04 = 2,995.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,676.38/11,514.04 = 2,995.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,676.38x = 11,514.04 × 2,995.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,676.38x = 34,490,652.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,490,652.24/7,676.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,493.09

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