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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,708.43, 11,562.97 and 2,443.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,708.43, 11,562.97 and 2,443.33 is: 3,665.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,708.43 : 11,562.97 = 2,443.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,708.43/11,562.97 = 2,443.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,708.43x = 11,562.97 × 2,443.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,708.43x = 28,252,151.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,252,151.49/7,708.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,665.10

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