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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,688.81, 11,534.94 and 2,352.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,688.81, 11,534.94 and 2,352.43 is: 3,529.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,688.81 : 11,534.94 = 2,352.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,688.81/11,534.94 = 2,352.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,688.81x = 11,534.94 × 2,352.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,688.81x = 27,135,138.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,135,138.90/7,688.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,529.17

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