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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,678.69, 11,514.94 and 2,998.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,678.69, 11,514.94 and 2,998.03 is: 4,495.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,678.69 : 11,514.94 = 2,998.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,678.69/11,514.94 = 2,998.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,678.69x = 11,514.94 × 2,998.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,678.69x = 34,522,120.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,522,120.58/7,678.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,495.83

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