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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,676.60, 11,512.44 and 2,995.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,676.60, 11,512.44 and 2,995.46 is: 4,492.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,676.60 : 11,512.44 = 2,995.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,676.60/11,512.44 = 2,995.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,676.60x = 11,512.44 × 2,995.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,676.60x = 34,485,082.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,485,082.30/7,676.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,492.24

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