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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,687.98, 11,534.88 and 3,011.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,687.98, 11,534.88 and 3,011.34 is: 4,518.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,687.98 : 11,534.88 = 3,011.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,687.98/11,534.88 = 3,011.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,687.98x = 11,534.88 × 3,011.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,687.98x = 34,735,445.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,735,445.54/7,687.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,518.15

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