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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,679.52, 11,516.34 and 2,484

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,679.52, 11,516.34 and 2,484 is: 3,725.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,679.52 : 11,516.34 = 2,484 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,679.52/11,516.34 = 2,484/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,679.52x = 11,516.34 × 2,484
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,679.52x = 28,606,588.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,606,588.56/7,679.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,725.05

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