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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,688.14, 11,532.41 and 3,007.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,688.14, 11,532.41 and 3,007.96 is: 4,512.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,688.14 : 11,532.41 = 3,007.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,688.14/11,532.41 = 3,007.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,688.14x = 11,532.41 × 3,007.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,688.14x = 34,688,995.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,688,995.39/7,688.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,512.02

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