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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,690.51, 11,537.79 and 2,425.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,690.51, 11,537.79 and 2,425.71 is: 3,639.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,690.51 : 11,537.79 = 2,425.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,690.51/11,537.79 = 2,425.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,690.51x = 11,537.79 × 2,425.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,690.51x = 27,987,320.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,987,320.45/7,690.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,639.20

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