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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,676.99, 11,515.89 and 2,483.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,676.99, 11,515.89 and 2,483.27 is: 3,725.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,676.99 : 11,515.89 = 2,483.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,676.99/11,515.89 = 2,483.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,676.99x = 11,515.89 × 2,483.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,676.99x = 28,597,006.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,597,006.58/7,676.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,725.03

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