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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,127.76, 10,688.64 and 2,509.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,127.76, 10,688.64 and 2,509.68 is: 3,763.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,127.76 : 10,688.64 = 2,509.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,127.76/10,688.64 = 2,509.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,127.76x = 10,688.64 × 2,509.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,127.76x = 26,825,066.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,825,066.04/7,127.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,763.46

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