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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,676.51, 11,519.23 and 2,996.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,676.51, 11,519.23 and 2,996.27 is: 4,496.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,676.51 : 11,519.23 = 2,996.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,676.51/11,519.23 = 2,996.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,676.51x = 11,519.23 × 2,996.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,676.51x = 34,514,723.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,514,723.27/7,676.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,496.15

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