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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,691.77, 11,530.36 and 2,494

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,691.77, 11,530.36 and 2,494 is: 3,738.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,691.77 : 11,530.36 = 2,494 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,691.77/11,530.36 = 2,494/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,691.77x = 11,530.36 × 2,494
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,691.77x = 28,756,717.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,756,717.84/7,691.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,738.63

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