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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,699.96, 11,555.66 and 3,320.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,699.96, 11,555.66 and 3,320.44 is: 4,983.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,699.96 : 11,555.66 = 3,320.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,699.96/11,555.66 = 3,320.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,699.96x = 11,555.66 × 3,320.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,699.96x = 38,369,875.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,369,875.69/7,699.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,983.13

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