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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,680.32, 11,510.72 and 3,292.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,680.32, 11,510.72 and 3,292.64 is: 4,934.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,680.32 : 11,510.72 = 3,292.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,680.32/11,510.72 = 3,292.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,680.32x = 11,510.72 × 3,292.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,680.32x = 37,900,657.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,900,657.10/7,680.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,934.78

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