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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,682.78, 11,525.88 and 2,488.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,682.78, 11,525.88 and 2,488.34 is: 3,733.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,682.78 : 11,525.88 = 2,488.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,682.78/11,525.88 = 2,488.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,682.78x = 11,525.88 × 2,488.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,682.78x = 28,680,308.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,680,308.24/7,682.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,733.06

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