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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,680.56, 11,506.26 and 3,977.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,680.56, 11,506.26 and 3,977.24 is: 5,958.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,680.56 : 11,506.26 = 3,977.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,680.56/11,506.26 = 3,977.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,680.56x = 11,506.26 × 3,977.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,680.56x = 45,763,157.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,763,157.52/7,680.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,958.31

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