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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,694.66, 11,549.32 and 3,999.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,694.66, 11,549.32 and 3,999.58 is: 6,003.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,694.66 : 11,549.32 = 3,999.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,694.66/11,549.32 = 3,999.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,694.66x = 11,549.32 × 3,999.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,694.66x = 46,192,390.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,192,390.41/7,694.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,003.17

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