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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,688, 11,523.80 and 3,305.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,688, 11,523.80 and 3,305.80 is: 4,955.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,688 : 11,523.80 = 3,305.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,688/11,523.80 = 3,305.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,688x = 11,523.80 × 3,305.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,688x = 38,095,378.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,095,378.04/7,688
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,955.17

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