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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,677.63, 11,515.91 and 2,996.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,677.63, 11,515.91 and 2,996.76 is: 4,494.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,677.63 : 11,515.91 = 2,996.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,677.63/11,515.91 = 2,996.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,677.63x = 11,515.91 × 2,996.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,677.63x = 34,510,403.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,510,403.47/7,677.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,494.93

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