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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,678.13, 11,516.66 and 2,997.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,678.13, 11,516.66 and 2,997.26 is: 4,495.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,678.13 : 11,516.66 = 2,997.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,678.13/11,516.66 = 2,997.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,678.13x = 11,516.66 × 2,997.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,678.13x = 34,518,409.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,518,409.37/7,678.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,495.68

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