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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,681.62, 11,519.38 and 3,296

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,681.62, 11,519.38 and 3,296 is: 4,942.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,681.62 : 11,519.38 = 3,296 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,681.62/11,519.38 = 3,296/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,681.62x = 11,519.38 × 3,296
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,681.62x = 37,967,876.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,967,876.48/7,681.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,942.69

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