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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,687.59, 11,524.29 and 3,010.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,687.59, 11,524.29 and 3,010.79 is: 4,513.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,687.59 : 11,524.29 = 3,010.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,687.59/11,524.29 = 3,010.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,687.59x = 11,524.29 × 3,010.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,687.59x = 34,697,159.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,697,159.47/7,687.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,513.40

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