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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,376.79, 11,066.27 and 2,632.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,376.79, 11,066.27 and 2,632.58 is: 3,949.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,376.79 : 11,066.27 = 2,632.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,376.79/11,066.27 = 2,632.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,376.79x = 11,066.27 × 2,632.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,376.79x = 29,132,891.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,132,891.14/7,376.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,949.26

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