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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,677.96, 11,514.42 and 2,996.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,677.96, 11,514.42 and 2,996.79 is: 4,494.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,677.96 : 11,514.42 = 2,996.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,677.96/11,514.42 = 2,996.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,677.96x = 11,514.42 × 2,996.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,677.96x = 34,506,298.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,506,298.71/7,677.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,494.20

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