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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,127.36, 10,692.64 and 2,447.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,127.36, 10,692.64 and 2,447.68 is: 3,672.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,127.36 : 10,692.64 = 2,447.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,127.36/10,692.64 = 2,447.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,127.36x = 10,692.64 × 2,447.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,127.36x = 26,172,161.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,172,161.08/7,127.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,672.07

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