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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,680.64, 11,512.32 and 3,568

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,680.64, 11,512.32 and 3,568 is: 5,347.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,680.64 : 11,512.32 = 3,568 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,680.64/11,512.32 = 3,568/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,680.64x = 11,512.32 × 3,568
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,680.64x = 41,075,957.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,075,957.76/7,680.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,347.99

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