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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,676.91, 11,517.66 and 2,997.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,676.91, 11,517.66 and 2,997.81 is: 4,497.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,676.91 : 11,517.66 = 2,997.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,676.91/11,517.66 = 2,997.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,676.91x = 11,517.66 × 2,997.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,676.91x = 34,527,756.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,527,756.32/7,676.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,497.61

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