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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,684.28, 11,526.65 and 3,004.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,684.28, 11,526.65 and 3,004.10 is: 4,506.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,684.28 : 11,526.65 = 3,004.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,684.28/11,526.65 = 3,004.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,684.28x = 11,526.65 × 3,004.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,684.28x = 34,627,179.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,627,179.84/7,684.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,506.24

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